Alister E. McGrath is one of the worlds leading theologians, with a doctorate in the sciences. Richard Dawkins is one of the bestselling popular science writers, with outspoken and controversial views on religion. This fascinating and provoking work is the first book-length response to Dawkins ideas, and offers an ideal introduction to the topical issues of science and religion.
- Addresses fundamental questions about Dawkins approach to science and religion: Is the gene actually selfish? Is the blind watchmaker a suitable analogy? Are there other ways of looking at things?
- Tackles Dawkins hostile and controversial views on religion, and examines the religious implications of his scientific ideas, making for a fascinating and provoking debate
- Written in a very engaging and accessible style, ideal to those approaching scientific and religious issues for the first time
- Alister McGrath is uniquely qualified to write this book. He is one of the worlds best known and most respected theologians, with a strong research background in molecular biophysics
- A superb book by one of the worlds leading theologians, which will attract wide interest in the growing popular science market, similar to Susan Blackmores The Meme Machine (1999).
