I have mentioned before, in one or more posts, that the National Academies Press (NAP) offers a large number of their books free. These books are all digital, and all in the pdf format I think. But I don't think that it would hurt for me to mention particular free ebooks from time to time. This is one of them.
I am putting my 2 cents' worth, about the premise and conclusions of this book, at the end of this post.*
Title: Science, Evolution, and Creationism.
Format: Pdf.
Author(s): National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine.
Publisher: National Academies Press.
Pages: 88
Ebook Rating/Number of Reviews (Amazon): 3.9/42 (see "comments").
Price: $0.00.
Lowest Price at Amazon if available there: $7.99.
Book Description (Amazon):
How did life evolve on Earth? The answer to this question can help us understand our past and prepare for our future. Although evolution provides credible and reliable answers, polls show that many people turn away from science, seeking other explanations with which they are more comfortable.
In the book Science, Evolution, and Creationism, a group of experts assembled by the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine explain the fundamental methods of science, document the overwhelming evidence in support of biological evolution, and evaluate the alternative perspectives offered by advocates of various kinds of creationism, including "intelligent design." The book explores the many fascinating inquiries being pursued that put the science of evolution to work in preventing and treating human disease, developing new agricultural products, and fostering industrial innovations. The book also presents the scientific and legal reasons for not teaching creationist ideas in public school science classes.
Mindful of school board battles and recent court decisions, Science, Evolution, and Creationism shows that science and religion should be viewed as different ways of understanding the world rather than as frameworks that are in conflict with each other and that the evidence for evolution can be fully compatible with religious faith. For educators, students, teachers, community leaders, legislators, policy makers, and parents who seek to understand the basis of evolutionary science, this publication will be an essential resource.
Comments: The rating for this book is not very high, relatively speaking. There are a disproportionate number of 1-star ratings. Please look over or read the corresponding customer reviews for these.
URL: http://www.nap.edu/catalog/11876/science-evolution-and-creationism.
* The theme of this book is very controversial and is the subject of many heated debates. Coming from the NAP as it does, it is no mystery what position that this book takes on the subject.
Gtrs believes in posting books on this website and this forum which take positions that he even does not agree with. He believes that in people who are open-minded and who study the evidence enough the truth will always win out. People who are seeking the truth can read and consider arguments from books like this that they may not have thought of. So, books like this present one can help people arrive at the truth.
Gtrs has a very strong conviction about the subject matter of this book. However, with very few exceptions he has refrained from expressing his opinion on books that he or others have posted. He will not express his opinion now.