Defending Evolution: A Guide to the Evolution/Creation Controversy: A Guide to the Evolution/Creation Controversy / Edition 1

by Brian J. Alters

Overview

This handbook explains why so many students reject evolution and helps science instructors better understand students' Creationist beliefs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763711184
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	11/13/2001
Edition description:	1E
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	0.58(w) x 9.25(h) x 7.50(d)

About the Author

Brian J. Alters, Ph.D. lead author, holds appointments internationally at McGill University, Montreal, where he was recently named William Dawson Scholar, and at Harvard University, Cambridge. Dr. Alters is Director of the newly created Evolution Education Research Centre.

Editorial Reviews

Through an examination of the beliefs of those who reject evolution, and questions and answers about science education, the authors present a cogent case and methods for teaching evolution. Appendices include organizations and statements supporting the teaching of evolution. Further support is provided by foreword writer Stephen Jay Gould (Harvard U.). B. Alters directs the new Evolution Education Research Centre at McGill U. S.M. Alters formerly taught at the U. of Missouri. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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