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ERIC Number: EJ663561
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8326
Perceived Consequences of Evolution: College Students Perceive Negative Personal and Social Impact in Evolutionary Theory.
Brem, Sarah K.; Ranney, Michael; Schindel, Jennifer
Science Education, v87 n2 p181-206 Mar 2003
Examines how college-educated adults (n=135) from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds perceive the impact of evolutionary theory on individuals and society. Identifies a continuum of perspectives ranging from strong creationist to strong evolutionist. Reports differences between evolutionists and creationists in their prior exposure to evolutionary theory and their opinions about some aspects of teaching. (Contains 47 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Creationism, Evolution, Higher Education, Science and Society, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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