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
- September 10, 2009
- 3
Response to Brian Metscher’s Book Review in Evolution & Development
- February 24, 2009
- 6
Responses Organized by Book Section/Topic
Preface and Introduction
The Creationism Gambit
- March 2, 2009
- 6
Evolution and Testability
- February 24, 2009
- 3
The “Fact” of Evolution
- February 24, 2009
- 8
The Definitions of “Evolution”
- February 24, 2009
- 9
When Did “Neo-Darwinism” Become a Dirty Word?
- February 23, 2009
- 3
A Mis-Aimed Critique of Inquiry Based Learning
- February 2, 2009
- 4
Double Standard on Textbook Treatments of Evolution
- February 2, 2009
- 3
Universal Common Descent
Fossil Succession
Malcolm Gordon and the Origin of Tetrapods
- February 24, 2009
- 8
Anatomical Homology
Anatomical Homology and Circular Definitions
- February 23, 2009
- 6
Molecular Homology
Reply to NCSE on Universal Genetic Code
- August 21, 2009
- 19
Molecular Phylogeny and Phylogenetic Trees
- February 24, 2009
- 2
Monophyly vs. Polyphyly and Christian Schwabe
- February 24, 2009
- 8
Embryology
Genetic Toolkits
- February 23, 2009
- 3
Haeckel, Darwin, and Textbooks
- February 23, 2009
- 14
Biogeography
The Creative Power of Natural Selection
Misrepresenting the Gálapagos Finches
- February 23, 2009
- 10
Fact and Fiction about the Peppered Moth
- February 23, 2009
- 12
Antibiotic Resistance Revisited
- 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
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