The year 2009 is a double anniversary: 200 years since Darwin was born (12 February 1809) and 150 years since the publication of On the Origin of Species (24 November 1859). To celebrate this anniversary a special issue of Science & Education will be published.
Researchers working on areas related to Darwinism and evolution education are invited to contribute to this special issue. Conceptual, theoretical, empirical or position-based manuscripts are welcome. Examples of topics may include (but are not limited to) the following:
Darwinism in the history and philosophy
of science
Darwin's methodology and theorizing
Historical treatments of The Origin
Darwinism and politics
Darwinism and religion
Current status of evolutionary theory
Public understanding and acceptance or
rejection of evolution, especially in non-
Western cultures
Evolutionary explanations
Evolution and teleology
Empirical research in evolution
education
Evolution and the Nature of Science
Creationism and Intelligent Design
Cognitive barriers in understanding
evolution
Rationales and strategies for teaching
evolution when it is controversial
The teaching of evolution in cultures
where Darwinism is rejected
Other appropriate topics
A number of prominent scholars are contributing invited essays. These include:
David Depew, History, University of Iowa: current historical studies of Darwinism.
Thomas Glick, History, Boston University: the comparative reception of Darwinism, with special attention to its reception in non-western countries.
Robert Pennock, Philosophy, Michigan State University: research relating to intelligent design and creationism
Michael Ruse, Philosophy, Florida State University: on Darwinism from a philosophical perspective.
Mike Smith, Medicine, Mercer University: contemporary science education research relating to the teaching and learning of evolution.
Paul Thagard, Philosophy and Psychology, University of Waterloo: cognitive and social impediments to acceptance of natural selection.
Submission Date: December 31, 2008 Anticipated Publication Date: November, 2009
Notification of intention to submit and subject matter is appreciated as it assists coordination and planning of the issue. Questions and inquires should be directed to either of the guest editors:
David W. Rudge
Biological Sciences & The Mallinson Institute
for Science Education, Western Michigan
University, USA