Creationism's Trojan Horse The Wedge of Intelligent Design

Name: Creationism's Trojan Horse The Wedge of Intelligent Design
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ISBN: 9780195319736

ISBN-10: 0195319737

ISBN-13: 9780195319736

Edition: 2007

Authors: Barbara Forrest, Paul R. Gross

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In Creationism's Trojan Horse, philosopher Barbara Forrest and biologist Paul R. Gross examine in full detail the claims and strategies of the "Intelligent Design" movement, the most recent manifestation of creationism. The authors illuminate what design theorists call their "Wedge Strategy," documenting their aggressive political and public relations campaign. They describe how ID advocates maintain a crowded nationwide schedule of lectures, popular publications for its mostly conservative Christian constituency, and media appearances, all sustained by generous funding from religious benefactors. They also examine how this wedge strategy has intruded itself efficiently into educational…

Book details

List price: $33.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/16/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 9.13" wide x 6.34" long x 0.79" tall
Weight: 1.320
Language: English



Foreword



Introduction



How the Wedge Began



The Wedge Document: A Design for Design



Searching for the Science



Paleontology Lite and Copernican Discoveries



A Conspiracy Hunter and a Newton



Everything Except Science I



Everything Except Science II



Wedging into Power Politics



Religion First-and Last



Afterword: Update on the Wedge


Notes


Index