I concur that Edward J. Larson is an outstanding historian of science, especially on the history of creationism. I've used three of his books, Summer for the Gods (for which he won the Pulitzer Prize in history), Trial and Error and Evolution: The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory, in my course From Ape to Madonna: The Evolution of Humankind. This course fulfills a Social Impact of Science guideline that is part of my institution's general education curriculum. I use Larson's books in that part of the course that examines the social dimensions of evolutionary ideas---especially Social Darwinism, eugenics, and the continuing debate over teaching evolution and creationism. His books are excellent and very accessible.
Another historian of science who is also excellent is Ronald L. Numbers, Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among his books are The Creationists, Darwinism Comes to America and Disseminating Darwinism: The Role of Place, Race, Religion, and Gender. I'd recommend them both. ************************************************ Frank T. Kuserk, Ph.D. Professor of Biological Sciences and Director, Environmental Studies Program Moravian College 1200 Main St. Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650 610-861-1429 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************************************************
