By Design: Science and the Search for God by Larry Witham (English) Paperback Bo

Description: By Design by Larry Witham Features the two inter-related movements - the science and religion dialogue, which stretches from the laboratories of Nobelists to inner sancta of the Vatican, and the intelligent design movement, which by reviving a natural theology of design in nature has challenged the Darwinian strongholds in science and public education. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The triumphal Darwinian Centennial in 1959 seemed once and for all to end the argument between science and religion that had been raging since Thomas Huxley took up the cause of evolution in the Victorian era. As far as science was concerned, God was dead--case closed. But in the past two decades, as prize winning science writer Larry Witham shows in By Design, the case has been reopened. Advances in science suggest that the materialist "laws" may be incapable of comprehending the subtleties of evolution. Independent scientists and those involved with organizations such as the New Discovery Institute are now using the cutting edge tools of physics, biochemistry, genetics, information theory, and neuroscience to reconsider whether "intentional" fine-tuning was required for life to be possible. At the heart of "By Design" are two inter-related movements. One is the "science and religion dialogue," which stretches from the laboratories of Nobelists to inner sancta of the Vatican. This dialogue attempts to build bridges between two worlds formerly thought to be implacably hostile and incompatible. The other is the intelligent design movement, which by reviving a natural theology of design in nature has challenged the Darwinian strongholds in science and public education. Larry Witham introduces some of the most colorful characters in these movements, and summarizes the scientific developments that have made this dramatic new dialogue possible. After reading "By Design" we understand how what was once a battleground between God and science is now becoming a meeting ground. Author Biography Larry Witham is the author of "The Measure of God", "Where Darwin Meets the Bible", and "By Design: Science and the Search for God". As a journalist, he has won the Religion Communicators Councils Wilbur Award three times and has received several prizes from the Religion Newswriters Association as well as a Templeton Foundation award for his articles on science and religion. Review "A very helpful guide for readers trying to make sense of the science-religion debates breaking out anew on college campuses and in state legislatures." Long Description The triumphal Darwinian Centennial in 1959 seemed once and for all to end the argument between science and religion that had been raging since Thomas Huxley took up the cause of evolution in the Victorian era. As far as science was concerned, God was dead--case closed. But in the past two decades, as prize winning science writer Larry Witham shows in By Design, the case has been reopened. Advances in science suggest that the materialist "laws" may be incapable of comprehending the subtleties of evolution. Independent scientists and those involved with organizations such as the New Discovery Institute are now using the cutting edge tools of physics, biochemistry, genetics, information theory, and neuroscience to reconsider whether "intentional" fine-tuning was required for life to be possible. At the heart of "By Design" are two inter-related movements. One is the "science and religion dialogue," which stretches from the laboratories of Nobelists to inner sancta of the Vatican. This dialogue attempts to build bridges between two worlds formerly thought to be implacably hostile and incompatible. The other is the intelligent design movement, which by reviving a natural theology of design in nature has challenged the Darwinian strongholds in science and public education. Larry Witham introduces some of the most colorful characters in these movements, and summarizes the scientific developments that have made this dramatic new dialogue possible. After reading "By Design" we understand how what was once a battleground between God and science is now becoming a meeting ground. Details ISBN159403043X Author Larry Witham Short Title BY DESIGN Language English ISBN-10 159403043X ISBN-13 9781594030437 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 215 Year 2004 Imprint Encounter Books,USA Subtitle Science and the Search for God Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York Residence US Birth 1952 DOI 10.1604/9781594030437 NZ Release Date 2004-06-17 US Release Date 2004-06-17 UK Release Date 2004-06-17 Pages 236 Publisher Encounter Books,USA Publication Date 2004-06-17 Audience General AU Release Date 2004-05-24 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137683164;

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