evolution

Describes the complicated and fascinating developments of life on Earth.

Explores recent findings in biology, genetics, and paleontology that give new insights into how animal life evolved on earth.

Looks at how prehistoric peoples spread across the globe and how man altered the balance of Earth's fragile ecosystems in a short period of time. Examines what the alternatives might be for the future, such as a man-made biosphere and making other planets inhabitable. (52 min.).

Explains the theory of evolution, describing how animal species are believed to have developed from early bacteria, discussing the concept of adaptation and survival, and examining the structure of DNA.

Examines the history of Christian fundamentalism and opposition to evolution and Bible criticism; describes the development of evolution as a scientific tenet; discusses Biblical interpretation; and presents case studies of evolution's benefits to humans.

A collection of five lectures that summarize the author's attempts to track the past 100,000 years of human evolution by studying the genes of modern populations.

Studies the relationship between science and religion, focusing on the link between Darwinism and the basic tenets of the Christian faith.

Discusses the influence of social and political implications on evolutionary theories and argues that human origin can be traced to multiple regions rather than the popular opinion that all humans share a common ancestor.

While surreptitiously reading Darwin's "Origin of the Species," hoping to prove it wrong, fourteen-year-old Mel, a "Jesus freak," uncovers a family secret that changes her views on her family, her church and, most vitally, her assumptions about God and science.