Teach Yourself Evolution Debate

Teach Yourself The Evolution Debate is a comprehensive guide to this fascinating subject and controversial issue. Outlining the major arguments, evidence and theorists, this book will give you an understanding of both sides to this fervent debate. Investigate evolutionary theory, creationism and intelligent design and consider the implications of this debate on society, politics, religion and education in a book that brings the current arguments and counter-arguments to life.This book begins by focusing on the history of evolutionary theory from Darwin to Dawkins, placing each of these theories in their scientific and social context. James Napier then delves into the details of evolutionary theory, discussing natural selection, the genetic basis of variation, speciation and exploring evolution in a more modern context. He then moves onto the other side of the debate, creationism and intelligent design, focusing on the key arguments and evidence put forward by exponents. Throughout this objective guide, James Napier uses contemporary examples and questions that bring the subject to life - how do superbugs develop? Should creationism be taught in schools?