Evolution and the Human Population

This book from the SISCON series starts with Darwin's ideas about natural selection; including the religious and scientific reactions. It then discusses some of the achievements and problems of genetics up to the 1980s.

Chapters in this booklet are:

*What is evolution? - The animals and us, Early ideas on evolution, The voyage of the Beagle, The theory of evolution takes shape, The mechanism for evolution

*Who believes in Darwin's theory? - The religious reaction, Is the evidence convincing?

*Evolution and human society - Social Darwinism, Eugenics, Birth control, Racialism

*How inheritance works - The gardening monk, Genetics, Genetic defects of babies, Genetic counselling

*Future evolution? - New ways to start life, Mutations, Genetic manipulation

*Suggested reading

HEALTH and SAFETY
Any use of a resource that includes a practical activity must include a risk assessment. Please note that collections may contain ARCHIVE resources, which were developed at a much earlier date. Since that time there have been significant changes in the rules and guidance affecting laboratory practical work. Further information is provided in our Health and Safety guidance.

• URL: http://stem.org.uk/rxw5