
An examination of the controversy concerning evolution and biblical creation presents the evidence for evolution and discusses whether creationism can be considered a scientific theory
This work investigates the fundamental conflict between evolutionary biology and biblical creationism to determine if the latter qualifies as a scientific theory. Norman Dennis Newell, a distinguished paleontologist and curator at the American Museum of Natural History, utilizes his extensive background in fossil records and stratigraphy to evaluate the claims made by creationist proponents. He presents a rigorous analysis of the geological and biological evidence that supports the theory of evolution while systematically addressing the logical inconsistencies inherent in creationist arguments.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this text as a foundational contribution to the public understanding of science during the late 20th-century debates. Readers frequently note the clarity of Newell's prose, which effectively bridges the gap between complex paleontological data and accessible public discourse.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
Publisher:
Praeger
ISBN-10:
0030010128
ISBN-13:
9780030010125
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