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Darwin¿s ¿Origin of Species¿ is one of the most important books in the scientific pantheon. But can we take Darwin¿s theory of evolution as a confirmed scientific fact? Contrary to myth, the famed Scopes 'Monkey Trials¿ of 1925 failed to establish the truth of science and the falsehood of creationism. Biblical literalism has now returned with renewed vigor in the guise of 'creation science¿. Fundamentalists are demanding that fact-based education should teach both evolution and creationism. This book argues that there are important issues lurking behind the simplistic headlines. What is reasonable to believe and what are prudent uses of the scientific method are complex matters vital to how we investigate and assess ideas of evolution.