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''Science, Evolution, and Creationism'' is a publication by the United States National Academy of Sciences. The book's authors intended to provide a current and comprehensive explanation of evolution and "its importance in the science classroom".〔National Academies press release 〕 The book, published on January 3, 2008, is available as a free PDF file on the National Academies Press website.〔National Academies Press: 〕 ''Science, Evolution, and Creationism'' differs from prior National Academy of Sciences publications regarding creation and evolution in public education and the creation-evolution controversy; it is intended "specifically for the lay public", devoting much of its space to "explaining the differences between science and religion, and asserting that acceptance of evolution does not require abandoning belief in God."〔''New York Times'' 〕 The book provides statements from notable biologists and clergy members to support the claim that "attempts to pit science and religion against each other create controversy where none needs to exist."〔 The authors of ''Science, Evolution, and Creationism'', who include Francisco J. Ayala and Bruce Alberts, highlight developments in evolutionary biology and its relevance to the study of emerging infectious diseases, the 2006 discovery of the transitional fossil ''Tiktaalik'', and the application of evolutionary theory in many areas of science and engineering beyond biology.〔Reuters 〕 The book was released as several states, particularly Texas and Florida, considered revisions in state science standards. ==Critical response== The pro-intelligent design organization, the Discovery Institute, states that ''Science, Evolution, and Creationism'' "completely misrepresent() intelligent design" and "exaggerates the success of evolution". Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, argues that ''Science, Evolution, and Creationism'' "ignores" criticism of "Darwinism".〔''Christian Post'' (【引用サイトリンク】title=Pro-Evolution Book Says Science and God Compatible )〕 In an interview on NBC, Glenn Branch, deputy director of the National Center for Science Education, called the publication "a definitive statement from a leading scientific authority about the scientific bankruptcy of intelligent design creationism." Praise for the publication was received from Lawrence Krauss and editorials in ''Nature'', ''New Scientist'',〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Editorial: It's evolution, stupid 12 January 2008 - New Scientist )〕 and several newspapers.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Science, Evolution, and Creationism」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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