evolution

Examines the 1925 trial of John Scopes who was charged with violating a law against teaching evolution in public schools in Tennessee, introduces some of the people involved in the sensational case, and discusses the lasting legacy of the guilty verdict.

Two painted wooden figures argue about where they came from, whether they just happened by accident or were created by some other being.

Presents the view of scientific progress in which variety, and not complexity, is heralded as the true measure of excellence, illustrated by examples such as the disappearance of 0.400 hitting in baseball and the absence of modern Mozarts.

Scientometrics expert Samuel Arbesan presents an approach to understanding the ever-changing information that bombards us, and explains that knowledge in most fields evolves in systematic and predictable ways.

Explains biomes and ecosystems, disucsses the importance of maintaining a healthy diversity among living things and their habitats, and describes ways life is created and sustained.

An introduction to the subject of evolution that examines the history of study and discusses the findings, controversies, and the implications for future developments brought out by scientific research.

A reprint of Charles Darwin's classic text on his theory of evolution.

Contains sixteen essays that provide varying perspectives on the debate over intelligent design and evolution, discussing whether the theory of intelligent design is based on religion, science, or neither; which theory should be taught in schools; the compatibility of Christianity and Darwinism; and other topics.

Describes the three key elements of classical Darwinism, discusses the three major critiques of this line of thought, and presents a new evolutionary theory that synthesizes all of the above.

Contains one hundred short fiction stories, originally published in "Nature" science journal, in which scientists, journalists, and science fiction writers speculate on what the future might be like. Includes selections from Arthur C. Clarke, Vernor Vinge, Nancy Kress, and many others.