Cites examples of the contribution of basic research in evolutionary biology to the solution of problems facing society (1) by dispelling myths about human origins, the nature of the individual, and the nature of race (2) by providing basic data concerning the effects of overpopulation, the production of improved sources of food, resistance of…

The Director of Harvard's Center for Cognitive Studies traces evolutionary changes in the pattern of immaturity in primates and concludes that poor use of the valuable early learning period could inhibit human adaptation. (Editor)

Presents genetical and biochemical data to show that the conclusion presented by Dyer (EJ 036 108) is by no meas settled. Evidence to support the concept: evolution by selectively neutral polymorphisms is inconclusive. (AL)

Reviews evidence from molecular genetics and biochemistry, which supports the idea of some evolution, due to chance and selectively neutral mutations, occurring independently of natural selection. (AL)

The author pursues the question of the proper role of public schools in teaching evolution or creationism. He reviews pertinent court battles and legislation and examines the debate about whether evolution and creationism constitute scientific truth or theory. (SK)

Haroutunian defends points made in a paper (Educational Theory v30 n3) relating Jean Piaget's conception of knowledge to his biological view of equilibrium in response to criticism by William E. Doll, Jr. (Educational Theory, v31 n2). Haroutunian asserts that Piaget's theories permit evolutionary change only by chance mutation. (PP)

A review of the major legal cases concerning the curricular debate over evolution and creationism shows how the courts, in recent cases, have applied fundamental constitutional principles in a way that preserves both intellectual freedom and freedom of belief. (CM)

Science textbook publishers, engaged in their own struggle for survival, are catering to creationists. (Author/JM)

Describes the biological evolution and social evolution concepts of race. Asserts that changes in social or religious norms create possibilites for interbreeding and ultimately generating new race groups. (Author/MW)

Discusses the origin and intended meaning of the phrase "survival of the fittest." Traces the concept of "fitness" in a neo-Darwinian sense and outlines the use of the term in other contexts. (Author/MA)

This paper explores some implications of applying evolutionary theory to education. New developments in evolutionary theory provide insights on both the macro- and micro-levels of learning: for trends in the educational system, and for a better understanding of individual cases. (Part of a theme issue on educational futures.) (Author/SJL)

Discusses the complaint that led to the case of Seagraves et al. versus State of California et al., the "anti-dogmatism" policy adopted by the California state board of education in 1972, and the outcome of the trial. (WD)