Introduction: The Reality of Evolution

The Importance of Fossils & Ancestral Remains

Understanding Natural Selection

Genes & Genetic Variations: The Units of Evolution

Species & Speciation: Evolution's Most Fundamental Phenomenon

Sexual Selection and Evolution

Exploring the Evidence from Biogeography

Comparing Genomes: Molecular Evidence for Evolution

Evolution and Human Behavior: How it Shapes Us

Conclusion: The Significance of Evolution in Modern Society

In 'Why Evolution Is True', author Jerry A. Coyne delves into scientific reasoning and evidence showing that the theory of evolution is not only a viable explanation for biodiversity, but a factual reality based on an overwhelming body of evidence. The book takes readers through various forms of evidence including fossil records, geographical distribution of species, and advances in molecular biology.