Table of Contents

Introduction CA: Philosophy and Theology CB: Biology CC: Paleontology CD: Geology CE: Astronomy CF: Physics and Mathematics CG: Miscellaneous Anti-Evolution CH: Biblical Creationism CI: Intelligent Design CJ: Other Creationism

Promotional Information

Provides a handy resource for providing students, teachers, and parents with the most up-to-date scientific evidence to counter the most common claims made by creationists

About the Author

MARK ISAAK has written numerous articles on the creation/evolution debate. He is the editor of the "Index of Creationist Claims" on the acclaimed website www talkorigins.org.

Reviews

[T]akes several hundred claims of creationists and proponents of intelligent design and answers them succinctly and scientifically, providing citations for both the claims and the arguments against them….A well-organized standard reference that should prove useful in the classroom as well as in public debate.
*College & Research Libraries News*

The Counter-Creationism Handbook is aimed at those who need help in countering creationist claims in the sciences, philosophy, and the Bible….[d]oes the book have value for the ASA reader? Yes. First, it offers a broad picture of the arguments that one may encounter. Second, it deals effectively with scientific issues. Third, it provides useful debating strategies for various settings.
*Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith*

As any experienced debater can tell you, one essential ingredient to success in public debate is to know your opponents arguments. That idea is thoroughly reflected in this guide to the debate on creationism. School teachers, librarians and public officials are often caught unprepared by requests of creationists to remove books or modify curricula. This guide to many of the most common arguments of creationists will allow public officials the means of appreciating creationist concerns and perhaps countering their requests….Each entry summarizes the creationist argument and provides a rebuttal based on scientific evidence. Documenting both sides of these arguments is important for following up on particular issues; so Isaaks bibliographies provide both creationist and scientific sources. This consistency in coverage means the guide can serve adherents to either side in this debate. This unique guide should be of value in both public and academic library collections.
*Lawrence Looks at Books*

The intended audience for this book includes science teachers, those caught in arguments with creationists, and even creationists who want to identify weaknesses in their propositions….Every school where evolution is taught needs this book, and public library reference collections would do well to include it for journalists and researchers.
*VOYA*