God and Evolution: A Reader

Can one reconcile belief in God and Darwinism, divine action and an evolutionary world? These questions are central to studies of science and religion, and the topic has recently been thrown into high relief by the current resurgence and spread of Creationism and Intelligent Design.Intended for those with little previous knowledge of the debate, God and Evolution: A Reader explores the compatibility of evolutionary theory and divine action, bringing together the key writings and setting them in context. It covers methodology in the study of science and religion, the fundamental principles of evolutionary biology, and areas of conflict and ways of finding common ground between God and Evolution. It aims to offer a broad spread of opinion, with extensive selections from critics of Darwinism, including creationists and advocates of intelligent design, as well as critics of theism coming from the perspective of atheistic naturalism. The book also includes selections from those seeking to reconcile God and evolution. Neglected but important voices such as feminist scholars are featured, along with many of the best known writers in the field.Editorial introductions frame the selections and explain their significance to the debate, making this the ideal resource for students coming to the subject for the first time and for everyone wishing to understand more about this bitterly contested debate.Mary Kathleen Cunningham is the author of 'God and Evolution: A Reader', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415380133 and ISBN 0415380138.