Counter-Creationism Handbook

[Doug]

Someone wrote to me in very strong terms recommending this book.

The Counter-Creationism Handbook by Mark Isaak



Book Description
Those opposed to the teaching of evolution often make well-rehearsed claims about the science that sound powerful and convincing. And many people who support the teaching of evolution--students, teachers, parents, administrators--do not have the background to respond. They know that scientists have thoroughly dismantled these arguments, but they don't have a handy way of responding to these attacks. The Counter-Creationism Handbook is a one-stop resource for addressing over 400 of the most prevalent claims made by creationists. Each claim is followed by a succinct and scientifically valid rebuttal, and the book includes print and on-line resources for further reading and information.
The Counter-Creationism Handbook:
¥ Covers claims made about the disciplines of philosophy, biology, paleontology, geology, astronomy, physics and mathematics, history, and more.
¥ Addresses the claims of Biblical creationism, intelligent design creationism, and some creationism based on non-Christian religions.
¥ Includes an introduction on how to address creationists in different venues, how to deal with novel claims, and why accurate science is important.
¥ Is organized thematically, with extensive cross-referencing.

From the Inside Flap
"Mark Isaak's book is thorough, up-to-date, readable, well argued, and clear. It provides citations for every argument or claim that is made about the usually inaccurate claims of anti-evolutionists. Indispensable and fair, it should be welcomed by all interested in these questions."--Kevin Padian, Museum of Paleontology, University of California

[Savonarola]

Someone wrote to me in very strong terms recommending this book.

The Counter-Creationism Handbook by Mark Isaak

Mark Isaak is a contributor to talkorigins.org and compiled the extremely useful Index to Creationist Claims.

Most of this web site is available in book form as The Counter-Creationism Handbook, from Greenwood Publishing Group. The book also contains an introduction on countering creationism, illustrations, and an index.

In other words: A good portion of the book can be found online here.

[Barbara Fitzpatrick]

That would have been handy back when I was teaching science, just for my own sake. I wouldn't have been allowed to use any of it in class. All I could do is what I did. Tell the kid to talk about religion with his parents and preacher, but science in my class.