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Lädt ... Evolution vs. Creationism: An Introductionvon Eugenie C. Scott
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. A very good introduction to the political controversy that is continually being stirred up all over the country as anti-science forces manuever around to get creationism (now in the form of intelligent design) added to the school curriculum. The author is a key player in the battle zones, a crucial witness at most of the trials, and a tireless worker on behalf of good science education. The book is clear, and lucidly explains the evidence for evolution and why creationism is not appropriate for the public schools. ( ) Dr. Eugenie Scott is the Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education. In this revised edition, Dr. Scott presents points of view not only from the scientific community, but from various Christian Creationist perspectives. Evolution is not in dispute within the scientific communty but it is hotly disputed by some fundamentalist faiths. Dr. Scott presents primarily on first source material and allows both sides to argue their own case. This book displays a remarkable amount of restraint. It does not fall into hyperbole or accusation but instead calmly attempts to show the perspective of each side. Many people wish to have "the controversy" taught in our public school science classes. A careful reading of this book may illustrate to the reader that the controversy is not in science but in faith. I was privileged to see Eugenie Scott speak at The Amazing Meeting 6, in 2007, and picked up this book shortly afterwards. Dr. Scott does a great job of discussing the primary problems with the creationism/ID crowd and their lack of science, research, and deceptions. In recommending a book to someone without any science background, I would probably steer them towards a different book, but for those who have the science background or a strong interest in science, this is worthwhile. Zeige 3 von 3 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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This book is a comparison and contrast of the scientific theory of evolution and the various non-scientific creationist views. Almost eighty years after the Scopes trial, the debate over the teaching of evolution continues to rage. There is no easy resolution--it is a complex topic with profound scientific, religious, educational, and legal implications. How can a student or parent understand this issue, which is such a vital part of education? Evolution vs. Creationism provides a badly needed, comprehensive, and balanced survey. Written by one of the leading advocates for the teaching of evolution in the United States, this accessible resource provides an introduction to the many facets of the current debate--the scientific evidence for evolution, the legal and educational basis for its teaching, and the various religious points of view--as well as a concise history of the evolution-creationism controversy. Each of the four sections of Evolution vs. Creationism provides a resource that will assist the reader in better understanding these issues. The first section addresses the nature of how evolution works as part of the scientific enterprise, as well as a summary of the relationship between religious beliefs and science. A section on the history of the controversy provides a handy synopsis of the lengthy struggles, from before Darwin to the present day, between advocates of creationism and the proponents of evolution. A collection of primary source documents addressing cosmology, law, education, and religious issues from all sides of the debate constitute the third section. The book concludes with a selection of resources for further information for those who wish to study the topic in more depth. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)576.8Natural sciences and mathematics Life Sciences, Biology Genetics and evolution EvolutionKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:
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