evolution

Discusses the concept of intelligent design (ID), addressing its claims of irreducible complexity and looks at related philosophical issues and the problem of replacing modern science with a theistic science that could adversely influence society.

Explores the latest research into DNA and what it has revealed about how species adapt and change, discussing what researchers are learning about DNA and its ability to shape the human race and what these new findings mean for the future of science, medicine, and humanity.

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.

Mena, ostracized at church, home, and school for writing a letter of apology to a gay teen who was harassed into trying to kill himself by her fundamentalist friends, struggles to find her way when new friends and school experiences force her to think about what she really believes.

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.

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.

Explores how the study of cosmic science has led to new insights into the formation and evolution of the universe and all its structures.

A collection of essays by scientist Stephen Jay Gould about how humans learned to study and understand nature.

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.

Contemplative essays speaking often of the importance of the unbroken connection of modern man and our ancestors.