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Dictionary of Science and Creationism

by Ronald L. Ecker

ISBN13: 9780879755492
ISBN10: 0879755490
Condition: Standard
DustJacket: Standard

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Adherents of science and religion have clashed on many issues. One of the more passionate and bitter conflicts has been over the idea of creationism versus evolution. The origin of the human species is a hotly contested issue. Much has been written about the controversy, about which side is right and why, but the basic elements of the conflict have never been so clearly defined, and there is a vital need for a definitive reference book on the subject.

The Dictionary of Science and Creationism was written to explain the creationism/evolution controversy in an easy-to-understand manner. Using a dictionary format, Ronald L. Ecker outlines both sides in concise, non-technical language, presenting all major scientific concepts that relate to evolutionary theory and using that information to show the pseudoscientific nature of "scientific" creationism. Under each entry, the pertinent evidence for evolution is succinctly presented, as are the reasons creationist arguments in that area have no scientific validity. The articles are cross-referenced and indexed to improve accessibility.

Intended for general readers as well as educators and professionals, this authoritative volume provides all the scientific facts needed to refute the claims of creationism.

Synopsis

This user-friendly reference work was written to explain the creationism/evolution controversy in an easy-to-understand manner. Using a dictionary format, Ronald L. Ecker outlines both sides in concise, nontechnical language, presenting all major scientific concepts that relate to evolutionary theory and using that information to show the pseudoscientific nature of "scientific" creationism. Under each entry, the pertinent evidence for evolution is succinctly presented, as are the reasons creationist arguments in that area have no scientific validity. The articles are cross-referenced and indexed to improve accessibility.Intended for general readers as well as educators and professionals, this authoritative volume provides all the scientific facts needed to refute the claims of creationism.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-233) and index.

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ISBN:: 9780879755492
Binding:: Hardcover
Publication date:: 02/01/1990
Publisher:: Prometheus Books
Language:: English
Pages:: 263
Height:: .85IN
Width:: 5.76IN
Thickness:: .85 in.
LCCN:: 89063832
Number of Units:: 1
Series Volume:: no. 48
UPC Code:: 2800879755494
Foreword:: Martin Gardner
Author:: Martin Gardner
Author:: Ronald L. Ecker
Author:: Ronald L Ecker
Subject:: Science
Subject:: Religion Western-Theology
Subject:: Creationism
Subject:: Science -- Dictionaries.
Subject:: Creation
Subject:: General science
Subject:: Creationism -- Dictionaries.

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