Evolution Education in Muslim Societies
Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
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Beschreibung
This book presents diverse perspectives on the status of evolutionary science and the teaching of evolution in Muslim societies. Specifically, it focuses on the treatment of evolution in secondary biology curricula from various countries including Egypt, Indonesia, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Malaysia and Pakistan. Another important aspect of this work involves the historical and contemporary responses to evolutionary theory in predominantly Muslim societies and their implications for promoting a deeper understanding of evolution. Further, the volume makes recommendations for overcoming the rejection of evolution by Islamic creationists.
First volume on contemporary discourses on evolution education in Muslim societies Traces the history of evolution in school, college, and university science curricula in Arab countries Presents students' and teachers’ perceptions of evolution in relation to their religious beliefs
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Anila Asghar
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Muslim biology education evolution education islam and modern science islamic creationism secondary biology curriculum teaching Darwinism teaching evolution