Evolution Controversy A Survey of Competing Theories

In the debate surrounding evolution, it is often difficult to cut through the competing agendas to gain an unbiased understanding of the scientific issues involved. Most books on the topic are one dimensional, attempting to sway readers to join a particular camp. Thomas Fowler and Daniel Kuebler, however, take a different approach to the subject in "The Evolution Controversy,"Instead of advocating a particular position, the authors present various sides in the evolution debate, leaving aside the profound philosophical and religious issues involved in the controversy in favor of a balanced and critical examination. Not only do they trace evolution?'s development from the ancient Greeks to the present but they also summarize and critique four leading schools of thought: Neo-Darwinism, Creationism, Intelligent Design, and Meta-Darwinism. Numerous diagrams, tables, and comparison charts are included to help readers understand, learn, and master the content. In addition, a technical glossary covers terms from "abiogenesis" to "vestigial structures," and a helpful bibliography includes books, articles, Web sites, and organizations for further research.Fowler, Thomas B. is the author of 'Evolution Controversy A Survey of Competing Theories', published 2007 under ISBN 9780801031748 and ISBN 0801031745.