Gunn, Angus M

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.

Contains case studies that describe the causes and consequences of some of the world's worst human-induced environmental disasters, including coal mining tragedies, dam failures, industrial explosions, government actions, oil spills, terrorist acts, and industrial and residential toxic poisonings.

Examines the scientific processes that create climate and weather and looks at their impact on human life, discussing weather extremes, and includes illustrations and a glossary.