The Counter-Creationism Handbook

Subjects:

• Science » Science (General)
• Science » Biology

Reviews:

• [T]akes several hundred claims of creationists and proponents of intelligent design and answers them succinctly and scientifically, providing citations for both the claims and the arguments against them....A well-organized standard reference that should prove useful in the classroom as well as in public debate.
  —College & Research Libraries News September 2007
• The Counter-Creationism Handbook is aimed at those who need help in countering creationist claims in the sciences, philosophy, and the Bible....[d]oes the book have value for the ASA reader? Yes. First, it offers a broad picture of the arguments that one may encounter. Second, it deals effectively with scientific issues. Third, it provides useful debating strategies for various settings.
  —Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith March 2007
• As any experienced debater can tell you, one essential ingredient to success in public debate is to know your opponents arguments. That idea is thoroughly reflected in this guide to the debate on creationism. School teachers, librarians and public officials are often caught unprepared by requests of creationists to remove books or modify curricula. This guide to many of the most common arguments of creationists will allow public officials the means of appreciating creationist concerns and perhaps countering their requests....Each entry summarizes the creationist argument and provides a rebuttal based on scientific evidence. Documenting both sides of these arguments is important for following up on particular issues; so Isaaks bibliographies provide both creationist and scientific sources. This consistency in coverage means the guide can serve adherents to either side in this debate. This unique guide should be of value in both public and academic library collections.
  —Lawrence Looks at Books January 2006
• The intended audience for this book includes science teachers, those caught in arguments with creationists, and even creationists who want to identify weaknesses in their propositions....Every school where evolution is taught needs this book, and public library reference collections would do well to include it for journalists and researchers.
  —VOYA December 2005

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
  CA: Philosophy and Theology
  CB: Biology
  CC: Paleontology
  CD: Geology
  CE: Astronomy
  CF: Physics and Mathematics
  CG: Miscellaneous Anti-Evolution
  CH: Biblical Creationism
  CI: Intelligent Design
  CJ: Other Creationism

PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood Science and Health 2008.pdf	Sale Catalog 2008.pdf