Eva Jablonka, Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas, Tel-Aviv University, Israel, and Marion Lamb, Formerly of the Biology Department, Birkbeck College, University of London, UK

...a challenging and useful book, both because it provokes a careful scrutiny of one's own basic ideas regarding evolutionary theory, and because it cuts across so many biological disciplines. - The Quarterly Review of Biology

In my view, this work exemplifies Theoretical Biology at its best...here is rampant speculation that is consistently based on cautious reasoning from the available data. Even more refreshing is the absence of sloganeering, grandstanding, and "isms". - Biology and Philosophy

Epigenetics is fundamental to understanding both development and gene expression, and not surprisingly, evolutionary biologists have long been fascinated with its proper place in evolutionary theory...Enter Jablonka and Lamb, who provide a thoughtful review of the recent molecular literature and suggest a number of potential consequences. - Evolution