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Further Debate

Further Debate

One way scientists have advanced the frontiers of human knowledge is through spirited, yet civil, debate about the meaning of publicly accessible evidence. Scientists often debate how best to interpret the available evidence. Controversy in science is nothing new. It’s not a distraction; it’s normal. Explore Evolution is part of the continuing debate over Neo-Darwinism. On this page, the authors of Explore Evolution along with other scientists continue the discussion by responding to questions, comments, and critiques related to issues covered by the textbook. Responses are organized in two ways: by major review, and by book section/topic.

Responses to Major Reviews

Response to the National Center for Science Education’s Review of Explore Evolution: John G. West; September 10, 2009; 3

Response to Brian Metscher’s Book Review in Evolution & Development: Casey Luskin; February 24, 2009; 6

The Catechism Versus the Data: A Reply to John Timmer’s Review of Explore Evolution: John G. West; February 24, 2009; 1

Responses Organized by Book Section/Topic

Preface and Introduction

The Creationism Gambit: Paul Nelson; March 2, 2009; 6

Evolution and Testability: Paul Nelson; February 24, 2009; 3

The “Fact” of Evolution: Paul Nelson; February 24, 2009; 8

The Definitions of “Evolution”: Paul Nelson; February 24, 2009; 9

When Did “Neo-Darwinism” Become a Dirty Word?: Casey Luskin; February 23, 2009; 3

A Mis-Aimed Critique of Inquiry Based Learning: Casey Luskin; February 2, 2009; 4

Double Standard on Textbook Treatments of Evolution: Casey Luskin; February 2, 2009; 3

Universal Common Descent

Fossil Succession

Malcolm Gordon and the Origin of Tetrapods: Paul Nelson; February 24, 2009; 8

Anatomical Homology

Anatomical Homology and Circular Definitions: Jonathan Wells; February 23, 2009; 6

Molecular Homology

Reply to NCSE on Universal Genetic Code: Paul Nelson; August 21, 2009; 19

Molecular Phylogeny and Phylogenetic Trees: Paul Nelson; February 24, 2009; 2

Monophyly vs. Polyphyly and Christian Schwabe: Paul Nelson; February 24, 2009; 8

Embryology

Genetic Toolkits: Jonathan Wells; February 23, 2009; 3

Haeckel, Darwin, and Textbooks: Jonathan Wells; February 23, 2009; 14

Biogeography

The NCSE’s Biogeographic Conundrums: A Defense of Explore Evolution‘s Treatment of Biogeography: Casey Luskin; January 19, 2010; 87

The Creative Power of Natural Selection

Response to the NCSE’s Reply to Explore Evolution on Natural Selection: Casey Luskin; March 2, 2010; 135

Misrepresenting the Gálapagos Finches: Jonathan Wells; February 23, 2009; 10

Fact and Fiction about the Peppered Moth: Jonathan Wells; February 23, 2009; 12

Antibiotic Resistance Revisited: Casey Luskin; February 23, 2009; 37

A New Challenge: Molecular “Machines”

Special Studies

Natural Selection as Survival of the Fittest

What Fossils Can’t Tell You

Conclusion: The Nature of Dissent in Science

For Discussion on the Debate, visit:

www.exploreevolution.com/debate

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