02234 a2200349 4500 1032088850 20250317100409.0 250312042021xx 34 eng 9781032088853 Taylor & Francis GBP 46.99 BB 01 eng WNW thema JNU thema PSF thema PSC thema WNW bic JNU bic PSF bic PSC bic SCI017000 bisac SCI027000 bisac SCI072000 bisac SCI086000 bisac 599.938 bisac Elizabeth Watts Neanderthals in the Classroom 1 CRC Press 20210630 246 p Neanderthals in the Classroom examines the ongoing battle surrounding evolution from a cultural and historical perspective and then puts Theodosius Dobzhansky’s claim that “nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution” to the ultimate test by exploring the potential evolutionary roots of this societal and educational clash over human origins. In examining the biological roots of the conflict, Watts demonstrates how understanding our inner Neanderthal allows us to consciously choose more highly evolved forms of communication as a means of alleviating societal division and creating space for more effective science education. Key Features: Introduces readers to the multifaceted world of evolution education. Describes the complex interplay between religious beliefs and science as well as the clash of false information and formal education. Offers an overview of the transformation of public opinion of evolution and science over time in the United States due to the perceived conflict between science and religion. Examines students’ misconceptions about the theory of evolution and the general nature of scientific discovery due to the contradictory messages that they receive in popular culture. Offers potential means to amend misconceptions so that students and other individuals can integrate evolutionary theory into their worldviews, regardless of their religious background. 2065 2065