Young, Matt, 1941-

Why evolution works (and creationism fails) [electronic resource] / Matt Young and Paul K. Strode. - New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2009. - 1 online resource (xviii, 241 p.) : ill.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-220) and index.

The basics and the history. The structure of this book ; History of creationism and evolutionary science in the United States -- How science works (and creationism doesn't). How science works ; How pseudoscience works ; Why creationism fails ; The argument from design ; Why intelligent-design creationism fails -- The science of evolution. The father of evolution ; How evolution works ; Recapitulation ; Evo devo : how evolution constantly remodels ; Phylogenetics ; Design by committee : the twists, turns, and flips of human anatomy -- The universe. How we know the age of the earth ; Is the universe fine-turned for life? -- Evolution, ethics, and religion. Evolution and ethics ; Why science and religion are compatible.

9780813548647 (electronic bk.) 0813548640 (electronic bk.)


Evolution (Biology)
Creationism.
Religion and science.


Electronic books.

QH366.2 / .Y69 2009eb

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