Constructing "the Beginning"
Simon Locke
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Constructing "the Beginning"
by Simon Locke
Published
1999
Publisher
Erlbaum
Pages
235
ISBN-10
0805823468
Description
Creation science is a view of the origin of life that rejects the theory of evolution in favor of the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. This claim of scientific status for a religious belief seems to contradict basic tenets of the discrete natures of science and religion. In Constructing "The Beginning," Locke offers a new approach to considering the enigma of creation science, using the perspective of discourse analysis. Using the publications of the British Creation Science Movement to perform a detailed analysis of the creationist case, Locke demonstrates that the discourses and rhetorics used by natural and social scientists are also employed by nonscientists. Out of this study, a view of science as a cultural resource develops, questioning the adequacy of perceived sociological wisdom that sees science as the source and embodiment of cultural "rationalization." As a case study of the use of science as a discursive resource in everyday life, Constructing "The Beginning" speaks to scholars of discourse analysis, constructionism, rhetorics, and the public understanding of science. It will also be of great interest in the areas of cultural studies, sociology of scientific knowledge and of religion, postmodernism, and sociological theory.
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How many pages are in Constructing "the Beginning"?
This edition of Constructing "the Beginning" has approximately 235 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Constructing "the Beginning"?
For most readers, Constructing "the Beginning" typically takes between 4h 54m and 3h 16m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 58,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Constructing "the Beginning"?
The estimated word count for Constructing "the Beginning" is approximately 58,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Constructing "the Beginning"?
Constructing "the Beginning" was written by Simon Locke.
When was Constructing "the Beginning" published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.