Intelligent design and fundamentalist opposition to evolution / Angus M. Gunn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gunn, Angus M. (Angus Macleod), 1920-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evolution (Biology)--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Evolution (Biology).

Fundamentalism--United States.

Fundamentalism.

United States.

Intelligent design (Teleology).

Physical Description:

ix, 205 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C : McFarland & Company, [2006]

Summary:

"This book analyzes fundamentalists' scientific and political attempts to advance creationism over evolution. The first chapter discusses the development of evolution from Darwin's original work to its standing as a supported tenet of modern science. Subsequent chapters trace the history of fundamentalism. The final chapters examine conflicting biblical interpretations and the Bible's historical accuracy"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Understanding the theory of evolution

Identifying American Christian fundamentalism today

Opposing biblical criticism, 1865 to 1900

Circling the wagons, 1910 to 1915

Attacking evolution in new ways after 1960

Interpreting the Bible

Using biological research findings for human welfare

Appendix A : preface and tables of contents for The fundamentals : a testimony to the truth, volumes one to twelve

Appendix B : medical breakthroughs over 100 years

Appendix C : extracts from the judgment of United States District Court, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, December 20, 2005, regarding the Dover area school district.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-202) and index.

ISBN:

0786427434

9780786427437

OCLC:

71800534

Publisher Number:

9780786427437