A unique chronology with entries describing the key events in the 3,000-year conflict between religion and science over the explanation and definition of life on Earth.
Comprises over 1,400 chronologically arranged entries on important political, legal, and social events in the ongoing controversy between science- and faith-based views of the Earth and life
Offers a thorough bibliography spanning historical aspects of the controversy, creationist literature, and resources from evolutionary biology
Includes a one-of-a-kind glossary for easy access to definitions of relevant terms used by both anti-evolutionists and scientists
Provides an extensive index serving as a reference tool and as a way to explore recurring themes
Presents detailed appendices on estimating Earth's age, the geologic timescale, major species of known Hominines, and key legal decisions involving the teaching of evolution and creationism