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1st ed. |
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vi, 466 pages : illustrations, charts, plans ; 23 cm |
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Note |
"With contributions from Richard Dawkins, Robin McKie, Steven Pinker, Elliott Sober, Eugenie Scott, John Rennie, Ian Tattersall, Colin Tudge"--Cover. |
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The Darwin Day Program was founded in 2001 in order to "present science in accessible ways to as many people as possible, and to encourage all who wish, to develop and communicate their own ideas. Developing a real, grass roots understanding of Darwinism is our aim."--Page 1. |
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"Tangled Bank Press is a small publishing house, created primarily to serve the Darwin Day Program ... Proceeds from the sale of this book go to support the Darwin Day Program, an educational non-profit organization."--Website. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
Preface -- Introductory essay -- section 1. In Darwin's footsteps: tributes to four departed scientists -- special section. Darwin country -- section 2. Darwin, the man and his legacy -- section 3. Natural selections: life as we know it -- special section. The next generation: education & our future -- section 4. The grandeur in this view of life -- section 5. In the beginning was the watchmaker: sighted or blind? -- special section. PBS presents evolution -- section 6. Abusing science: the creationist phenomenon -- section 7. Science & society -- In conclusion. |
Subject |
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882.
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Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 (OCoLC)fst00029136
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Evolution (Biology) -- History.
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Evolution (Biology) -- Study and teaching.
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Natural selection -- Study and teaching.
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Creationism -- Study and teaching.
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Creationism -- Study and teaching. (OCoLC)fst00882412
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Evolution (Biology) (OCoLC)fst00917302
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Evolution (Biology) -- Study and teaching. (OCoLC)fst00917327
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Natural selection -- Study and teaching. (OCoLC)fst01034528
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Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Added Author |
Chesworth, Amanda.
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Darwin Day Program.
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Added Title |
Single best idea, ever |
ISBN |
0972384405 |
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9780972384407 |
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