I just finished reading one of my Christmas gifts and thought others might be
interested in it. Historian Peter J. Bowler (Queen's Univ. - Belfast)
recently published the book "Reconciling Science and Religion: The Debate in
Early Twentieth Century Britain" (Univ. of Chicago Press, 2001). It deals
with scientists, theologians, and the 'general culture' (including C.S.
Lewis) from post-Darwin to roughly World War II. It's a fascinating overview
and helped this North American to put the British situation and some
semi-familiar names into a much more coherent narrative. Also notable are
some similarities between today's situation with the period covered in the
book (e.g., increased materialism and 'spiritualism').
I'd recommend the book for any science/religion history buffs out there.
Perhaps Michael Roberts will eventually get a chance to read it and give us a
UK impression.
Karl
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Karl V. Evans
cmekve@aol.com
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