From the heliocentric controversy and evolution, to debates on biotechnology and the environment, this book offers a balanced introduction to the key issues in science and religion.

• A balanced, introductory textbook which fully spans the interface between science and religion, and includes illustrations of scientific concepts throughout
• Explores key historical issues, including the heliocentric controversy, and evolution, but also topics of current importance, such as biotechnology and environmental issues
• Appendices include a wide range of biblical readings; excerpts from early philosophers, theologians and scientists, including Aristotle, Aquinas, Hume, Kant, Galileo, Newton, and Darwin; and short works from twentieth and twenty-first century scientists and theologians
• Accessibly structured in to sections covering cosmology, evolution, and ethics in a scientific age
• Provides significant coverage of scientific information and balanced explanations of the key debates for introductory students

About the Author
Nancy Morvillo is Associate Professor of Biology at Florida Southern College and co-director of the Florida Center for Science and Religion. She mentors undergraduate students in original genetic research and has published in a variety of scientific and educational journals.

Reviews

"This is a well presented and interesting book written in a clear and economic style . . . These suggestions are made in the hope that this excellent work could become essential reading for courses in this country on science and religion." (Science and Religion, 1 November 2012)

"Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections." (Choice, 1 March 2011)



Book Information
ISBN 9781405189651
Author Nancy Morvillo
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 1361g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 172mm * 19mm