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The Theory of Evolution by Edward J. Larson

The Theory of Evolution

A History of Controversy

by Edward J. Larson


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Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution is perhaps the most significant and the most controversial idea of modern times. Why is this revered scientific concept so socially and politically divisive? This course traces the history of evolution science, with an eye toward enhancing your understanding of the theory itself, and the roots of the controversies surrounding it. Topics include discussions of Darwin’s life and work, disputes among scientists about his theory, the history of religious objections to evolution, and the unfortunate effects of social Darwinism. Among the highlights are a lecture on the famous Scopes "monkey" trial, a topic for which the professor won a Pulitzer Prize, and an examination of recent efforts against evolution—such as creation science—in America.

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