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A creationist-turned-scientist demonstrates the facts of evolution and exposes Intelligent Design’s real agenda Science is on the defensive. Half of Americans reject the theory of evolution and “Intelligent Design” campaigns are gaining ground. Classroom by classroom, creationism is... read more
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- Charles Darwin: English naturalist and influential scientist who introduced the theory of evolution and natural selection in his 1859 masterpiece On the Origin of Species.
- William A.Dembski: an American proponent of intelligent design, widely known for promoting the concept of specified complexity.
- Stephen Jay Gould: American paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and historian of science. Very influential and widely read author of science for the general public.
- Richard Dawkins: British ethologist, evolutionary biologist and author. A proclaimed atheist, he is most known for his book the God Delusion.
- Lynn Margulis: American biologist best known for her theory on the origin of eukaryotic organelles, and her contributions to the endosymbiotic theory.
Table of Contents edit
Prologue: Why Evolution Matters
1. The Facts of Evolution
2. Why People Do Not Accept Evolution
3. In Search of the Designer
4. Debating Intelligent Design
5. Science under Attack
6. The Real Agenda
7. Why Science Cannot Contradict Religion
8. Why Christians and Conservatives Should Accept Evolution
9. The Real Unsolved Problems in Evolution
Epilogue: Why Science Matters
Coda: Genesis Revisited
Appendix: Equal Time for Whom?
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Index
Authors & Contributors edit
- Michael Shermer (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Times Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: August 8, 2006
ISBN: 978-0805081213
Page Count: 224
Publisher: Times Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: August 8, 2006
ISBN: 978-0805081213
Page Count: 224
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 576.8
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