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Grant, Susan T. – BioScience, 1976
Describes a number of factors in the social environments of two men which help to differentiate their work representing opposing opinions in the field of evolution. Discussed are the degree of parental influence, their education, social positions, and religious training. (EB)
Descriptors: Evolution, Religious Differences, Science Education, Science History
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Scheer, Bradley T. – BioScience, 1979
Written in response to an earlier article questioning certain aspects of evolution theory. Discusses ontogeny and phylogeny, the basis of evolution, chance or purpose in evolution, micro and macro-evolution, reversibility, and the evolution processes today. (MA)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Biology, Evolution, Genetics
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Azar, Larry – BioScience, 1978
In this article a philosophy teacher looks at some of the questions raised by the concept of evolution and what biologists have said about them throughout the ages. (BB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Classification, Evolution
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Strickberger, Monroe W. – BioScience, 1973
The relationship between the two concepts (evolution, religion) from an historical and social view is discussed. The concepts are seen to respond differently to the various needs of society, with considerable conflict between them in areas which involve the justification of religious beliefs. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Educational Research, Evolution, Humanities
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MacMahon, James A.; And Others – BioScience, 1978
A level of organization schema is presented which uses the concept of the organism as the pivotal unit and emphasizes biological relationships. (BB)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Biological Sciences, Biology, Classification