Among the Creationists

Why do so many Americans reject the modern theory of evolution? Seeking answers mathematician Jason Rosenhouse became a regular attendee at creationist conferences and other gatherings. After ten years of attending events like the giant Creation Mega-Conference in Lynchburg Virginia and visiting sites like the Creation Museum in Petersburg Kentucky and after hundreds of mostly friendly conversations with creationists of varying stripes he has emerged with a story to tell a story that goes well beyond the usual stereotypes of Bible-thumping fanatics railing against coldly rational scientists. Through anecdotes personal reflections and scientific and philosophical discussion Rosenhouse presents a more down-to-earth picture of modern creationism and the people who espouse it. He also tells the story of his own nonbeliever''s attempt to understand a major aspect of American religion. Forced to wrestle with his views about religion and science Rosenhouse found himself drawn into a new world of ideas previously unknown to him arriving at a sharper understanding of the reality of science versus religion disputes and how these debates look to those beyond the ivory tower.