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

Subjects:

• Science » Biology
• History » World History (General)
• Religious Studies » Religious Studies (General)

Reviews:

• This is a book that will appeal to those with a particular unterest in the field and to the general reader, who, like myself, will probably wile away many hours browsing through these sometimes quirky but always intriguing entries.
  —Catholic Library World December 2008
• [A] useful reference for those with a special interest in all things involving the evolution-creationism debate.
  —SB&F September/October 2008
• 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 September 15, 2008
• 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 compendium 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 Fall 2008
• "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 August 2008
• 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 August 2008
• 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 June 2008
• 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 2008
• 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 7/1/2008
• 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 9/1/2008
• "It is a marvelous trove for the curious browser, who will be constantly tempted to pull the book off the shelf to read a random entry and discover a new fact or two."
  —Reports of the National Center for Science Education 1/1/2009
• "Meet the players, large and small, from Darwin's assistent on the Beagle, Syms Covington, to Michael Behe, the Lehigh University professor who currently champions the cause of Intelligent Design. Extensive, alphabetically arranged, and fair and balanced in reportage, this is a useful reference tool."
  —School Library Journal 3/1/2009
• "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. . . . Entries are well written, descriptive, and take an objective tone. . . . Overall, this book meets its stated goals and is recommended for a general audience through first-year college students."
  —ARBA 3/1/2009

Table of Contents:

• Illustrations
  Preface
  Acknowledgments
  Introduction
  Appendix 1: A Guide to the Sites of the Scopes Trial
  General Bibliography
  About the Authors
  Index

PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf	Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
Greenwood Science and Health 2008.pdf	Greenwood School and Public Library Reference 2009.pdf