Science and Religion
Nancy Morvillo
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Description for Science and Religion
Paperback. This introductory book fully spans the interface between science and religion, and includes greater coverage of scientific information and balanced explanations of the key debates for readers. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: HRAM3. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 19. Weight in Grams: 640.
From the heliocentric controversy and evolution, to debates on biotechnology and the environment, this book offers a balanced introduction to the key issues in science and religion.
- A balanced, introductory textbook which fully spans the interface between science and religion, and includes illustrations of scientific concepts throughout
- Explores key historical issues, including the heliocentric controversy, and evolution, but also topics of current importance, such as biotechnology and environmental issues
- Appendices include a wide range of biblical readings; excerpts from early philosophers, theologians and scientists, including Aristotle, Aquinas, Hume, Kant, Galileo, Newton, and Darwin; and short works from twentieth and twenty-first century scientists ... Read more
- Accessibly structured in to sections covering cosmology, evolution, and ethics in a scientific age
- Provides significant coverage of scientific information and balanced explanations of the key debates for introductory students
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405189651
SKU
V9781405189651
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Nancy Morvillo
Nancy Morvillo is Associate Professor of Biology at Florida Southern College and co-director of the Florida Center for Science and Religion. She mentors undergraduate students in original genetic research and has published in a variety of scientific and educational journals.
Reviews for Science and Religion
“This is a well presented and interesting book written in a clear and economic style . . . These suggestions are made in the hope that this excellent work could become essential reading for courses in this country on science and religion.” (Science and Religion, 1 November 2012) "Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections." (Choice, 1 March 2011) ... Read more