Evolution, creationism, and intelligent design
By: Allene Phy-Olsen
Series: Historical guides to controversial issues in America
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
ISBN-13: 9780313378416; 9780313378423
Subjects: Intelligent design (Teleology); Evolution (Biology); Creationism
Description: Discusses arguments for and against creationism and intelligent design, including major scientific and religious figures on both sides; major court cases involving the teachings in public schools; and the future of science and religion.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Science and religion: a brief historical overview; title: Charles Darwin and the Darwinian revolution; title: Social Darwinism and eugenics; title: Theistic evolutionists; title: Arguments for creationism and intelligent design; title: Responses to intelligent design; title: Religion and the courts; title: Public schools and religion; title: Science and religion, now and in the future.