Evolution: A Theory In Crisis

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Evolution: A Theory In Crisis
Michael Denton
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Dr. Denton's book sets out to explain the gathering scientific evidence against evolution in its traditional form. It is a clear account of a growing crisis in biology and enables us to understand why an increasing number of research scientists are questioning strict Darwinism.

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Brilliant and True.......2007-09-25

I did a comparative study on this and the Species of Origin. I have to say, I was once an evolutionist, but I now I realize how much blind faith I held in it.

A Religion in Crisis.......2007-09-05

Michael Denton's book, Evolution: A Theory in Crisis, is yet another work that fits into the Intelligent Design category of thought. It is a very profitable read to the extent that it gives the reader the opportunity to consider the theory of evolution without the dogma of a Richard Dawkins who pontificates:

"Today the theory of evolution is about as much open to doubt as the theory that the earth goes round the sun..." Richard Dawkins, The Selfish Gene, p. 1.

What is lacking within the scientific community today is any willingness to debate and contest even the most primitive assumptions of Darwinism. The prevailing expectation among far too many today is that one must never question the majority view, or else they will be punished with childish ridicule, and thus suffer condemnation from those who pride themselves to be "scientists." This point is easily verified by just reading the critiques and comments that are often found lurking around much of the Creationist and ID literature. But works like Denton's should be read, understanding that he lies somewhere between the views of naturalistic evolution and Creationism. It is apparent in his book that he too is frustrated by the dogmatism of men like Dawkins who would cease all discussions about evolution - simply because Mr. Dawkins said so - and those who disobey will be subject to an inquisition by the new majority:

"The lack of any scientifically acceptable competitor leaves evolutionary biology in a state of crisis analogous to the crisis in medieval astronomy when, although the Ptolemaic system was admitted to be a monstrosity, the lack of any conceivable alternative imprisoned the science for centuries within the same circle of belief (p. 357)...that [Darwinian theory] is neither fully plausible, nor comprehensive, is deeply troubling. One might have expected that a theory of such cardinal importance, a theory that literally changed the world, would have been something more than metaphysics, something more than a myth." p. 358.

In saying this, Denton does not deny evolution in all its facets. In fact it is important to note here that most (if not all) advocates of ID, as well as Creationists, accept the concept of the special theory of evolution (microevolution). The real problem lies within the realm of the general theory:

"For Darwin, all evolution was merely an extension of microevolutionary processes. Yet, despite the success of his special theory, despite the reality of microevolution, not all biologists have shared Darwin's confidence and accepted that the major divisions in nature could have been crossed by the same simple sorts of processes." p. 86.

What Denton is clearly denying is the notion that Darwinism necessarily suffices for all of the facets of the general theory (macroevolution). Denton advances several arguments in order to expose Darwin's general theory as mere metaphysics. As evidence of the many problems which plague Darwinism, he discusses the typology of nature (see page 117), incongruities in the fossil record (see chapter 8), complexities relating to the soft anatomy of supposed transitional forms (see p. 177), flight as the product of macroevolution (see chapter 9), the enigma which molecular biology presents to Darwinism (see chapter 11) and in the last few chapters, Denton reveals the fantastic notion of the spontaneous generation of life from an abiotic environment:

"...the possibility of life arising suddenly on earth by chance - is infinitely small. To get a cell by chance would require at least one hundred functional proteins to appear simultaneously in one place. That is one hundred simultaneous events each of an independent probability which could hardly be more than 10(-20), giving a maximum combined probability of 10(-2000). Recently, Hoyle and Wickramasinghe in Evolution in Space provided a similar estimate of...'10(40,000) an outrageously small probability...'" pp. 323-24.

In view of such odds, Denton then says:

"The Darwinian claim that all the adaptive design of nature has resulted from a random search, a mechanism unable to find the best solution in a game of checkers, is one of the the most daring claims in the history of science. But it is also one of the least substantiated. No evolutionary biologist has ever produced any quantitive proof that the designs of nature are in fact within the reach of chance. There is not the slightest justification for claiming, as did Richard Dawkins recently: '...Charles Darwin showed how it is possible for blind physical forces to mimic the effects of conscious design, and, by operating as a cumulative filter for chance variations, to lead eventually to organized and adaptive complexity, to mosquitoes and mammoths, to humans and therefore, indirectly, to books and computers.'"p. 324.

Denton's work is quite excellent, and I commend it to you for careful study and consideration. If you are a dyed in the wool general theory Darwinist - then read this book in order to broaden the spectrum of your analysis of the subject. As a former atheist and evolutionist, I can assure you that you won't be exposed to any of Denton's important questions within the spectrum of the standard texts on evolution today. If you are a Christian, I would encourage you to read this work too, but do remember that ID books are not a defense of biblical creationism - they are secular critiques of Darwinism. But the critique is quite clear - Darwinism is more than a scientific hypothesis as it was in Darwin's day. Now it has become an organized and mostly unchallenged religion.

An important book.......2007-09-03

After 8 years of scientific higher education culminating in a veterinary medical degree, I feel cheated for not having been exposed to Denton's ideas. Prideful scientists will not like Denton's challenge to the predominant paradigm, but his case is compelling and needs to be heard. His eye-opening critique needs to be widely read if science is to live up to its charge in the scientific method. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Denton's Objective view on Evolution.......2007-05-12

After 20 years, and inspite of all of the attempts to debuk Denton's authority, approach and science, this book still holds a must-read before any Evolutionist, Creationist, Intelligent Design proponents attempt to dialog, initiate legal action in the courts regarding Textbook inclusions and balance, or contribute publications in scientific journals or general literature.
Denton provides a balanced and sober historical and scientific perspective on the issues without falling into the ideological trap. He logically establishes the setting upon which theories have been developing over the past 150 years. Denton doesn't pre-judge or intends to suggest any deficiencies in any individual promoting any of the scientific views, but presents documented and historically supportable evidence that all parties must account for as they develop or criticize each other's ideas and methods.
All of this evidence obviously places the general theory of evolution at a disadvantage (see the Title of the book), since much of evolution theories, 'evidence', drawings (e.g., living-tree), have been colored by a truncated scientific method, materialist reductionism, lack of objective evidence for natural mechanisms that must be accounted for or at least 'revese-engineered' from existing bio-systems, environment; and "nano-technology"(micro-robotics and information systems at the chromosome level).
Denton's work is still a must read, and no dialog between evolution-creation-intelligent design can continue without first reading Denton

Exceptional book, painful to read.......2007-04-24

For those of us who grew up loving evolution, believing it had the corner on science, this is a painful read, because Denton amasses evidence--most convincing to this reader was the mathematical difficulty of evolution--that makes it clear evolution was no more likely to have occured than a tornado going through a junkyard could have left a 747 in its wake.

The implications of this book took me a year to absorb. So I can understand why die-hard evolutionists don't like it. It says the emperor isn't wearing any clothes, and it doesn't offer any other replacement clothes--not so much as a fig leaf! In the end, the book leaves you naked, without the comfortable blanket of evolution to wrap yourself in. But, if that is what the science shows, shouldn't we hunker down and accept the reality, painful though it is? Or, are we doomed to what the larger history of human scientific advancement has mostly been about--those in power defending their beliefs while calling the nonbelievers apostates?

Crisis in Sociology: The Need for Darwin

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"An erudite, challenging read"
Brings up excellent controversial topics- A must read!

Crisis in Sociology: The Need for Darwin
Joseph Lopreato , and Timothy Crippen
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The best book for social scientists.......2004-04-23

There are two monumental books in Sociology from 1940 to now, both by Josph Lopreato. He knows culure, biology, science reason and big mess in sociology. Main point: To do science must have at least one general law. Without it: sociology CRISIS big time. Sciences borrow with each other. Sociology must borrow from sister Biology, learn science reason, then add own laws. Lopreato and Crippen show how. So easy. But question: can sociologists learn science? I do not believe. They learn ideology-very easy.

Provocative and first rate.......2000-03-07

This is a wonderful work of scholarship. Crippen and Lopreato, concerned about the lack of intellectual rigor in sociology build a persuasive argument to apply methodologies from the natural sciences. (As opposed to the "unnatural" or "social" sciences.) They adopt the intriguing viewpoint that conclusions must be based on factual observation, hypothesis and honest intellectual analysis. Their argument will not be well received by those for whom facts and data must be molded to fit pre-conceived conclusions. The application of the work done in sociobiology and evolutionary science is first rate. This is a must read for anyone concerned about the current state of the discipline of sociology.

"An erudite, challenging read".......1999-06-16

In the early years of the century, Alfred North Whitehead described the scientific mind as being characterized by an interest in relating general principles to stubborn facts. This book's premise is that the crisis in sociology is largely due to the discipline's lack of concern with either. Lopreato and Crippen believe that far too much of what goes on under the name of sociology today is either political harangue or mere data collection ungraced by reference to any general principles.

They proceed to argue the case that evolutionary theory is essential for a deep undertanding of sociological phenomena. After an illuminating excursion into the history of sociology, the authors turn their attention to evolution, giving the reader a grasp of the logic of Darwinian thinking before applying it to a number of areas, including sex role differences, stratification, and ethnic chauvanism. The effort succeeds splendidly. Satisfied readers may inclined to examine Lopreato's earlier (and longer) book, "Human Nature and Biocultural Evolution" or E.O. Wilson's Pulitzer prize-winning "On Human Nature."

Brings up excellent controversial topics- A must read!.......1999-01-04

I came to this book with doubts of the authors and context of book, but by the time I finished, I was amazed at the ideas and the perception noted by these men. I would recommend it to anyone.

The Crisis of 2005 - The Role of U.S. Naval Forward Presence in the Evolution of Relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China

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The Crisis of 2005 - The Role of U.S. Naval Forward Presence in the Evolution of Relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China

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This is a NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A355104. The abstract provided by the Pentagon follows: This thesis assesses the potential of U.S. Naval Forward Presence in the Western Pacific to stabilize economic markets around the world in the event of a crisis in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Straits, It utilizes a scenario analogous to that of the 1995-96 Taiwan Strait crisis that it sets in the year 2005, The scenario utilizes existing military, political and economic conditions in the region to forecast likely behavior of the main actors, The thesis concludes that U.S. Naval Forward Presence is the vital ingredient to protect U.S. interests in the region, discourage crisis escalation, and stabilize world oil and financial markets.

Evolution: A Theory in Crisis-New Developments in Science are Challenging Orthodox Darwinism

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Crisis in evolution: Some startling implications of Darwin's theory of evolution

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Crisis in evolution: Some startling implications of Darwin's theory of evolution
H. Leslie Simon
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Evolution: A Theory in Crisis
Michael Denton
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Trichodorids constitute a group of nematodes, together with tylenchs and longidorids, that are parasitic on plants. The trichodorids form the smallest group in a number of genera, species and also individuals in the soil. However, they are not at all devoid of interest on both economical and zoological grounds, and they are being studied with increasing attention by agronomists and taxonomists.
Trichodorids are important in strictly agronomical research, as they are able to cause direct damage to the root system of various crops; they are the agent of the `docking disorder' of the sugar beet, a severe disease in Europe. They are also able to transmit various viruses to a series of important crops. These viruses differ from those transmitted by the longidorids and also - as opposed to longidorids - they are not strictly associated with one or a restricted number of species. Trichodorids therefore constitute a potentially active group of direct and indirect predators.
The present book has been written by one of the leading specialists on the group, who has produced an up to date review of data on the morpho-anatomy of all species of the group. Moreover, the book is not, as is so often the case, based merely on a literature survey, but on the author's personal observations. The descriptions are supported by detailed drawings and micrographs and in many instances new characters of taxonomic significance have been identified. Attention to detail and keen observation have enabled the author to provide a considered and authoritative opinion on the taxonomy and systematics of the Trichodoridae. Further, the evaluation and selection of specific characteristics clearly demonstrate the importance of reliable identification of species when undertaking investigations on geographical distribution, ecology and other facets of the biology of individual species, particularly those of economic importance. It is inevitable that in such an actively investigated taxon as the Trichodoridae, there will be a continuing addition of new species which in turn will encourage further expression of taxonomic opinion. If that proves to be so, Dr. Decraemer's book will provide a well-established foundation for any new opinion and will remain a standard reference for Trichodoridae as well as a substantial contribution to the science of nematology.
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