More than Darwin: An Encyclopedia of the People and Places of the Evolution-Creationism Controversy

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 448 pages
• Published by: Greenwood Press
• Edition: 1st Edition March 30, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0313341559
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0313341557
• Book Dimensions: 19 x 7 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 2.1 pounds

Product Review
“Advocates for either side range from scientists and theologians to educators and politicians. Arguments range from clear, fact-based presentations to the passionate defense of the authority of religious dogma. To help sort this out, Moore and Decker (both, Univ. of Minnesota) have compiled hundreds of entries and essays describing the lives, circumstances, contributions, locations, and social conditions for many of the major individuals and places associated with this ongoing controversy.Many of the articles in this interesting reference work provide up-to-date sources of additional information on the subject, and an extensive bibliography on the controversy is included as an appendix. The index is excellent--it brings in many people and contributions that could not be included as seperate entries but are mentioned in the text.”–Choice

“This book provides an accessible and balanced synopsis of every major person, organization, and place involved in the long and controversial history of the evolution-creationism question. It is a major source of information on the subject, covering the entire range of topics in the history of the debate.The 500-plus entries are mostly short (averaging 800 to 1000 words in length), are easy to comprehend, and often include lists of recommended readings for a more in-depth study. This accessible resource is a great tool for anyone looking for short and concise background on the evolution-creationism controversy. Recommended for all public and high school libraries.”–Library Journal

“[A] useful reference for those with a special interest in all things involving the evolution-creationism debate.”–SB&F

“Considering the controversy surrounding evolution and creationism over the last century and a half, and its role in the modern-day curriculum, the publication of this volume is timely. The audience is students and adults who need to be more informed about the issues. School-board members who may be voting on a local ordinance come to mind immediately. Entries cover both sides of the controversy and inlcude people, places, and events.A good complement to reference sources on evolution, More than Darwin adds to the growing documentation of the evolution-creationism controversy. Recommended for most libraries.”–Booklist

“More than Darwin is an encyclopedic, fresh approach to the evolution-creationism literature because it is not about taking sides. It is intended as a enyclopedia of people, places, events, and famous quotes that are the history of the controversy. Moore and Decker include 500 entries, and 82 illustrations.Additionally the book includes three useful follow-up tools that provide interested readers with next steps.Moore and Decker intended to provide a concise summary and overview about the who's, what's, and where's of the controversy, not to describe or evaluate the controversy, per se. They have achieved that goal, providing a book that will undoubtedly become heavily dog-eared on the bookshelves of evolutionists and creationists.”–American Paleontologist

“The vast majority of these nearly 500 entries cover individuals, but they also include organizations, locations, and important court cases. Articles range in length from a few sentences to several pages, and about a quarter of them list further reading (usually one popular literature citation).”–School Library Journal

“As accessible as they are authoritative, each entry in this single-volume encyclopedia offers clear explications of the many people, places, and events that have played a role in the continuing debate over the origins of life on Earth.[S]tudents looking for concise background information on a wide variety of participants in the ongoing, lively debate will not be disappointed.”–VOYA

“High school and college-level libraries strong in evolutionary theory will find the encyclopedic approach makes for easy references and information.”–Midwest Book Review/California Bookwatch

“Although there are many books that discuss the theories of evolution and creationism, this 415-page encyclopedia is unique in emphasizing the people and places that have played an important role in the evolution-creationism debate over the years.[R]ecommended for a general audience through first-year college students.”–ARBA Online

Product Description
Since the middle of the 19th century, debates over evolution have occurred almost non-stop. From the publication of Charles Darwin's Origin of Species to the recent Kitzmiller v. Dover trial, there has rarely been a time in which scientists, educators, theologians, politicians, and judges have not been involved in these debates. How can anyone keep all of these individuals straight without a scorecard? More than Darwin is that resource, providing accessible and balanced synopses of every major person, organization and place involved in the long history of the evolution-creationism controversies. The hundreds of entries in More than Darwin: The People and Places of the Evolution-Creationism Controversy cover the entire range of topics in the history of the debate: BLScientists -- for example, Charles Darwin, William Hamilton BLReligious Leaders -- Henry Ward Beecher, Bob Jones, Kent Hovind, and many others BLLawyers and Plaintiffs -- e.g., Wendell Bird, Clarence Darrow, Don Aguillard BLOrganizations -- American Civil Liberties Union, Answers in Genesis, and more BLPlaces -- Dayton, Tennessee, The Galapagos Islands, and others BLEvolution and Creationism in Popular Culture, such as The Flintstones, and Inherit the Wind The encyclopedia includes a bibliography of sources for further research and is heavily illustrated with some never-before-seen images of the people and places of this never-ending controversy.

Reader Reviews
MORE THAN DARWIN is an encyclopedia of the people and places revolving around the evolution-creationism controversy lists names of participants, and explains their lives and how they evolved their theories, and explores the writings which made them famous and contributed to debates on either side. High school and college-level libraries strong in evolutionary theory will find the encyclopedic approach makes for easy references and information. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch