Download or read book The Top 10 Myths about Evolution written by Cameron M. Smith and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2009-09-25 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this concise, accessible, "myth-busters handbook," two renowned educators clearly dispel the ten most common myths about evolution. Using a refreshing, jargon-free style, they set the record straight that evolution is "just a theory." Illustrations.
Download or read book The Top 10 Myths About Evolution written by Cameron McPherson Smith and published by . This book was released on 2008-05-22 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argues that "survival of the fittest" is a myth, that evolution is not just a theory, that humans are mistakenly perceived as superior, that evolution is not random, and that humans cannot claim monkeys as their ancestors.
Download or read book Top 10 Myths about Evolution written by and published by . This book was released on 200? with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise pamphlet provides answers to common objections to evolution, such as: If humans came from apes, why aren't apes evolving into humans?; Only an intelligent designer could have made something as complex as an eye; The second law of thermo-dynamics proves that evolution is impossible; Evolution can't account for morality; and more ...
Download or read book 50 Great Myths of Human Evolution written by John H. Relethford and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Great Myths of Human Evolution uses common misconceptions to explore basic theory and research in human evolution and strengthen critical thinking skills for lay readers and students. Examines intriguing—yet widely misunderstood—topics, from general ideas about evolution and human origins to the evolution of modern humans and recent trends in the field Describes what fossils, archaeology, and genetics can tell us about human origins Demonstrates the ways in which science adapts and changes over time to incorporate new evidence and better explanations Includes myths such as “Humans lived at the same time as dinosaurs;” “Lucy was so small because she was a child;” “Our ancestors have always made fire;” and “There is a strong relationship between brain size and intelligence” Comprised of stand-alone essays that are perfect for casual reading, as well as footnotes and references that allow readers to delve more deeply into topics
Download or read book Evolution and Religious Creation Myths written by Paul F. Lurquin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-07-06 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relying mostly on modern genetic science, this book exposes how various forms of creationism-including intelligent design-fail to provide testable models for the appearance and evolution of life. On the contrary, science has been very successful in the description of the unguided processes that led to the creation of the universe and one of its consequences, the appearance of life forms, including humans.
Download or read book The Mythology of Evolution written by Chris Bateman and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-16 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book liberates evolution from misrepresentative scientific myths to find a more nuanced vision of life that shows how advantages persist, trust is beneficial, and the diversity of species emerges.
Download or read book The Myths of Human Evolution written by Niles Eldridge and published by . This book was released on 1984-02-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the mechanism of evolution, criticizes the theory of constant adaptive change in terms of gaps in the fossil record, and looks at the evolution of humans
Download or read book Evolution Myths written by Jeffrey K. Lyons and published by Liberty Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, evolutionary theory is ubiquitous in our secular education systems. This book is a critical view of neo-Darwinism, which is the dominant dogma throughout secular higher education and K-12 public education. The criticisms of neo-Darwinism cited in this book are from various overlapping groups of: scientists, atheists, philosophers and university professors. If you are looking for a resource that will give you sound arguments and facts, that will aid you in thinking critically about Darwinism; this is the resource for you. Evolution is no longer a biological theory. It permeates the natural sciences, social sciences and philosophy. It has become a meta-theory. Whenever scientific data are absent, both natural and social scientists resort to narrative as a super glue. Evolution is open to criticism! You will discover the following: Who popularized the term evolution and why Darwin opposed the term evolution How many times Darwin referred to the Creator in The Origin of Species What world famous scientist believed DNA was not naturally caused The Three Barriers to Life, that evolution cannot explain Proof that life cannot be the result of random forces How catastrophic events wiped out about 90% of life on Earth Who are some of the leading scientists and philosophers that dare to question evolution Chapter summaries will guide you through the topics Hundreds of scientific sources are cited for further research Jeffrey K. Lyons, Ph.D. is a graduate of University of Hawai'i at Manoa and Regent University, where he earned a Ph.D. in communication. He has taught at Hawai'i Pacific University, Argosy University, Honolulu and Honolulu Community College. He has published articles in the Global Media Journal, Journal of Radio & Audio Media and the Hawaiian Journal of History.
Download or read book Icons of Evolution written by Jonathan Wells and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you were taught about evolution is wrong.
Download or read book The Myths of Human Evolution written by Niles Eldredge and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Concepts of Biology written by Samantha Fowler and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black & white print. Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
Download or read book Evolutions written by Oren Harman and published by INTERNATIONAL EDITION. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An artful exploration of how the language of science has replaced old mythologies" --
Download or read book Some Common Misconceptions of Evolution written by Raymond Carroll Osburn and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evolution Creationism and Other Modern Myths written by Vine Deloria and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deloria takes Western science and religion to task in this witty and erudite assault on the current state of evolutionary theory, science, and religion. "A stunning good read."--"Booklist."
Download or read book Truth Be Told written by Kyle Butt and published by Apologetics PressInc. This book was released on 2000-12 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Truth Be Told is a compilation and refutation of the most commonly taught evolutionary ideas. It was written and designed to prepare and equip students to deal with false evolutionary assumptions that often make their way into many science books used in schools. This book will excite, encourage, and inform students who want to know the truth. In the end, that truth leads the honest student to the fact that this magnificent universe did not evolve, but rather was created by an all-powerful God.
Download or read book Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors written by Carl Sagan and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Exciting and provocative . . . A tour de force of a book that begs to be seen as well as to be read.”—The Washington Post Book World World renowned scientist Carl Sagan and acclaimed author Ann Druyan have written a Roots for the human species, a lucid and riveting account of how humans got to be the way we are. Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a thrilling saga that starts with the origin of the Earth. It shows with humor and drama that many of our key traits—self-awareness, technology, family ties, submission to authority, hatred for those a little different from ourselves, reason, and ethics—are rooted in the deep past, and illuminated by our kinship with other animals. Sagan and Druyan conduct a breathtaking journey through space and time, zeroing in on critical turning points in evolutionary history, and tracing the origins of sex, altruism, violence, rape, and dominance. Their book culminates in a stunningly original examination of the connection between primate and human traits. Astonishing in its scope, brilliant in its insights, and an absolutely compelling read, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a triumph of popular science.
Download or read book Paleofantasy What Evolution Really Tells Us about Sex Diet and How We Live written by Marlene Zuk and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2013-03-18 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “With…evidence from recent genetic and anthropological research, [Zuk] offers a dose of paleoreality.” —Erin Wayman, Science News We evolved to eat berries rather than bagels, to live in mud huts rather than condos, to sprint barefoot rather than play football—or did we? Are our bodies and brains truly at odds with modern life? Although it may seem as though we have barely had time to shed our hunter-gatherer legacy, biologist Marlene Zuk reveals that the story is not so simple. Popular theories about how our ancestors lived—and why we should emulate them—are often based on speculation, not scientific evidence. Armed with a razor-sharp wit and brilliant, eye-opening research, Zuk takes us to the cutting edge of biology to show that evolution can work much faster than was previously realized, meaning that we are not biologically the same as our caveman ancestors. Contrary to what the glossy magazines would have us believe, we do not enjoy potato chips because they crunch just like the insects our forebears snacked on. And women don’t go into shoe-shopping frenzies because their prehistoric foremothers gathered resources for their clans. As Zuk compellingly argues, such beliefs incorrectly assume that we’re stuck—finished evolving—and have been for tens of thousands of years. She draws on fascinating evidence that examines everything from adults’ ability to drink milk to the texture of our ear wax to show that we’ve actually never stopped evolving. Our nostalgic visions of an ideal evolutionary past in which we ate, lived, and reproduced as we were “meant to” fail to recognize that we were never perfectly suited to our environment. Evolution is about change, and every organism is full of trade-offs. From debunking the caveman diet to unraveling gender stereotypes, Zuk delivers an engrossing analysis of widespread paleofantasies and the scientific evidence that undermines them, all the while broadening our understanding of our origins and what they can really tell us about our present and our future.
