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Inside the human genome : a case for non-intelligent design /

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Humanity's physical design flaws have long been apparent--we get hemorrhoids and impacted wisdom teeth, for instance--but do the imperfections extend down to the level of our genes? Inside the Human Genome is the first book to examine the philosophical question of why, from the perspectives of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Avise, John C.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Molecular evolution.
Human genetics.
Genetic disorders.
Evolution > Religious aspects.
Genomics.
Religion and science.
Natural selection.
Evolution, Molecular
Genome, Human > genetics
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Genomics
Religion and Science
Selection, Genetic
Évolution moléculaire.
Génétique humaine.
Maladies génétiques.
Évolution > Aspect religieux.
Génomique.
Religion et sciences.
Sélection naturelle.
MEDICAL > Genetics.
Religion and science
Natural selection
Evolution > Religious aspects
Genetic disorders
Human genetics
Molecular evolution
Genetik > Evolution.
Evolution > Genetik.
Molekulargenetik.
Evolution > Schöpfung.
Schöpfung > Evolution.
Humangenetik.
Genetiska sjukdomar.
Evolution (biologi) > religiösa aspekter.
Religion och vetenskap.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Preface; CHAPTER 1 The Eternal Paradox; CHAPTER 2 Fallible Design: Protein-Coding DNA Sequences; CHAPTER 3 Baroque Design: Gratuitous Genomic Complexity; CHAPTER 4 Wasteful Design: Repetitive DNA Elements; CHAPTER 5 Intelligent or Non-Intelligent Design?; Epilogue; Notes and References; Glossary; Index.