The Evolutionary Tales: Rhyme and Reason on Creation/Evolution [Paperback]

Ronald L. Ecker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

Third edition. Ten fictional experts swap commentaries, in rhymed iambic pentameter verse, on evolutionary theory and creationism. Eight scientists and a philosopher tell nine "tales"—lively verse essays in their fields of specialization—about evolutionary theory ("All have descended from a common source," / As Darwin summarized, "and in the course / Of that descent have all been modified") and the pseudoscientific nature of "creation science" and "intelligent design" (with a young-Earth creationist saying of evolution, "Darwin was the conduit / For this great lie, the devil made him do it"). The concluding Scholar's Tale then seeks to reconcile evolution and creation from a religious perspective. Comprehensive notes, bibliography, and index make this third edition of THE EVOLUTIONARY TALES a handy creation/evolution reference source as well as an informative entertainment.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A masterpiece. . . . (It) should be required reading in every high-school science course." -- Heinrich K. Eichhorn, professor of astronomy, University of Florida, letter to author, 1993 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

In this rhymed-verse parody of THE CANTERBURY TALES, ten experts (eight scientists, a philosopher, and a Bible scholar) tell ten "tales"--lively verse essays in their fields of specialization--about the overwhelming evidence for evolution and the pseudoscientific nature of "creation science." The Bible scholar, who has the last word, makes the point that evolution and creation--shorn of fundamentalist biblical literalism--need not be incompatible concepts. With extensive notes, bibliography, and index, THE EVOLUTIONARY TALES is a valuable reference source on creation/evolution as well as an informative entertainment. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: Hodge & Braddock, Publishers; 3 edition (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963651277
• ISBN-13: 978-0963651273
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,040,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.