Science and Creationism
Published on 15. March 1984
Book
Hardback
432 pages
978-0-19-503252-9 (ISBN)
Description
"One of the most substantial and scholarly counterattacks against creationism to date....The myths which creationists present to the public as historical fact are systematically debunked....This carefully chosen collection should appeal to informed general readers"--Library Journal. "One of the strongest, most enlightened sources for understanding the present dispute and its dangerous portents"--Kirkus Reviews. In this volume, Stephen Jay Gould,
Isaac Asimov, and others provide a powerful rebuttal to "Creation Science," and offer insights into the teaching of science.
Isaac Asimov, and others provide a powerful rebuttal to "Creation Science," and offer insights into the teaching of science.
Reviews / Votes
"One of the most substantial and scholarly counterattacks against creationism to date.... Point by point, in chapter after chapter, the myths which creationists present to the public as historical facts are systematically debunked and the rhetorical devices which cloud debate on evolution are carefully exposed.... This carefully chosen collection should appeal to informed general readers."--Library Journal"One of the strongest, most enlightened sources for understanding the present dispute and its dangerous portents."--Kirkus Reviews
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
figures, tables
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
854 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-503252-9 (9780195032529)
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Schweitzer Classification