Evolutionary biologist Francisco Ayala explains the science of evolution, showing why it is accepted by scientists as fact; critiques Intelligent Design theory; and argues that science and religion should be kept separate.
Contains the author's theory into the scientific evidence for evolution and includes reasons why he feels it should b taught in schools, provides the various religious points of view, and offers insight to the evolution-creationism controversy.
philosophical, theological, and scientific perspectives
Pennock, Robert T
2001
Explores the intelligent design creationism (IDC) movement, presenting thirty-seven previously published and original essays by creationists and the movement's critics.
A collection of Stephen Gould's essays on a wide variety of scientific topics. These essays are based on articles written for Natural history magazine between 1974 and 2001.
Describes how Charles Darwin formulated his theory of evolution, explains how it works, and discusses research in genetics and other fields of science that supports Darwin's theory.
Presents thirty-four essays, most previously published in "Natural History" magazine, in which the author explores the connection of evolutionary thought to academic, social, and political issues.
Contains the author's theory into the scientific evidence for evolution and includes reasons why he feels it should be taught in schools, provides the various religious points of view, and offers insight to the evolution-creationism controversy.