How science works : evolution : the nature of science & the science of nature / John Ellis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ellis, R. J. (Reginald John), 1935-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evolution (Biology).

Physical Description:

xxiii, 160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, [2016]

Summary:

"Evolution is just a theory, isn't it? What is a scientific theory anyway? Don't scientists prove things? What is the difference between a fact, a hypothesis and a theory in science? How does scientific thinking differ from religious thinking? Why are most leading scientists atheists? Are science and religion compatible? Why are there so many different religious beliefs but only one science? What is the evidence for evolution? Why does evolution occur? If you are interested in any of these questions and have some knowledge of biology, this book is for you."--Page 4 of cover.

Contents:

Acknowledgements

Preface: The Importance of Science

Introduction

Two Ways of Explaining the Universe

How Science Works

Darwin's Theory of Evolution

The Evidence for Evolution

Some Major Events in Evolution

The Evolution of Eyes

Human Evolution

Definitions

Suggestions for Discussion Topics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9401777470

9789401777476

OCLC:

945745345