2. Edition - January 2010
77.90 Euro
2010. 264 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 1-4051-8790-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-8790-9 - John Wiley & Sons






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Detailed description
Now thoroughly updated to reflect the latest debates, this popular textbook introduces readers to the central questions in the field of science and religion. Ideally suited to those who have little or no prior knowledge in either area, it incorporates numerous student-friendly features, including maps, summaries, and historical references, resulting in the most up-to-date introduction to the study of religion and the natural sciences available.
* Examines the historical, theological, philosophical and scientific aspects of the interaction between religion and science
* Fully updated to reflect current, cutting-edge debates on scientific atheism and the limits of scientific method, and discussions about the relationship between science and religion in major world faiths
* Includes a historical component to enable readers to orientate themselves within the subject
* Takes a topic based approach which fits into the existing structure of most courses, and includes explanatory material not found in other works of this kind, making it highly accessible for those with little scientific or religious background knowledge
* Incorporates illustrations, tables, maps, summaries and questions for a lively and engaging approach to the subject
* Written by world-renowned theologian, Alister McGrath; author of bestselling books such as Dawkins' God, and an acknowledged expert in the field of science and religion

From the contents
Preface

How To Use This Book

Part I: History: Three Landmark Debates

Part II: Science and Religion: General Themes

Part III: Science and Religion: Contemporary Debates

Part IV: Case Studies in Science and Religion

Conclusion

References

Index