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Evolution and Creationism in America's Classrooms: A National Portrait

Sun, 2011-07-31 22:49 -- John Hawks
TitleEvolution and Creationism in America's Classrooms: A National Portrait
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsBerkman, MB, Pacheco, JS, Plutzer, E
JournalPLoS Biol
Volume6
Paginatione124+
Date Publishedmay
ISSN1545-7885
Keywordscreationism, education, teaching
Abstract

Despite many legal and legislative decisions, a new study shows that one in eight high school biology instructors teach their students that creationism or intelligent design is a valid alternative to evolutionary biology.

URLhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.0060124
DOI10.1371/journal.pbio.0060124
Citation KeyBerkman:2008

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