Evolution and Creationism in the Public Schools
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7864-2002-5 (ISBN)
Part history and part handbook, this carefully neutral work examines the origins of the opposition to biological evolution, its long and deep-seated history, and the reasons why it hasn't been resolved. Key terms--including creationism, evolution, intelligent design, and theory, among others--are defined at length, and erroneous understandings are addressed. Solutions are suggested so that the energies of school administrators and teachers may focus on their main task, the improvement of learning. State-by-state science standards are covered, and several models for biological science curricula are offered. Presented in a highly readable style, this study is intended for use by students, parents, teachers, school administrators, and community leaders alike, as well as others interested in the controversy.
Angus M. Gunn, professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia, has written numerous books—as well as articles and media productions—on such topics as education, geography and environmental science. A native of Scotland, he lives in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
List of Figures and Charts
Introduction
1. Defining Terms
2. The Historical Roots of Creationism
3. The Impact of Science
4. How Do Organisms Evolve?
5. Genesis and Science
6. Science Standards State by State
7. The Evolution of Intelligent Design
8. Models of Biological Science Curricula
Appendix: Five Common Questions
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 31.12.2004 |
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Zusatzinfo | diagrams, tables, glossary, appendix, bibliography, index |
Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
Gewicht | 277 g |
Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Evolution |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Bildungstheorie | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7864-2002-2 / 0786420022 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7864-2002-5 / 9780786420025 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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