Science and Religion: A New Introduction - Hardcover

McGrath, Alister E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405187905 ISBN 13: 9781405187909

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd), 2010

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Praise for the previous edition of Science and Religion: "A first rate introduction to the field." ( Network ) "McGrath discusses clearly and methodically the various issues related to the field ... Fair and objective." ( Choice ) "A useful starting point for those entering the study of science and religion." ( Publishers Weekly )

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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no prior knowledge in either area, it incorporates numerous student-friendly features, including maps, summaries, and historical references, resulting in the most up-to-date introduction to the study of religion and the natural sciences available.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

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• Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1405187905
• ISBN 13: 9781405187909
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 262