Books in the Greenwood Guides to Science and Religion series

Part III: Jews and Science - describes the entry of Jews into modern science, beginning in 19th century Europe and 20th century United States, USSR and Israel, emphasizing the social background of the rapid entry of Jews into modern sciences, and of their remarkable successes. ;

Infused with the most up-to-date scholarship, the volume is aimed at the non-specialist audience, explaining in clear language how inextricably linked science and religion have been during most of the last 500 years.

Provides an overview of the complex history of the interaction of science and religion. This book chronicles the long history of the battle between adherents of religious doctrines and the nonbelievers who adhere to the naturalism of modern science. It provides a nontechnical introduction to the leading questions that concern science and religion.

Science and religion have intersected in many ways throughout history. Many people believe that science and religion are always in conflict with each other, but this series show that this is not necessarily so. It provides an overview of the complex manner in which science and religion have influenced each other over the years.

This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Science and Religion series examines how Asian spiritual traditions - primarily the religions of India and China - interacted and influenced the understanding of the natural world over the last two millennia.

Many people believe that during the Middle Ages, Christianity was actively hostile toward science (then known as natural philosophy) and impeded its progress.

Science and religion have intersected in many ways throughout history - from the trials of Galileo to contemporary debates over stem cell research and the teaching of evolution in schools. This work provides students an overview of the complex manner in which science and religion have influenced each other in both positive and negative ways.