| Description |
2 video discs (6 hrs.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (ii, 73 pages : 22 cm). |
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DVD |
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DVD |
| Series |
Great courses (DVD). Science & mathematics.
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| Bibliography |
Course guidebook includes lecture outlines, a timeline, and bibliographical references (p. 70-73). |
| Contents |
Before Darwin -- Evolution in the air -- Darwin's inspiration -- An intellectual revolution -- Debates over mechanism -- Missing links -- Genetics enters the picture -- Social Darwinism and eugenics -- America's anti-evolution crusade -- The Neo-Darwinian synthesis -- Scientific creationism -- Selfish genes and intelligent design. |
| Performer |
Professor Edward J. Larson, University of Georgia. |
| Summary |
This course is an enriching examination of the varied elements that so often make this science the object of strong sentiments and heated debate. |
| System Details |
DVD |
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Evolution (Biology) -- History -- Videodiscs.
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Creationism -- Videodiscs.
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Teaching Company.
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| Music No. |
174 Teaching Company |
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