Bracing for Islamic Creationism

@article{Hameed2008BracingFI,
  title={Bracing for Islamic Creationism},
  author={Salman Arshad Hameed},
  journal={Science},
  year={2008},
  volume={322},
  pages={1637 - 1638}
}
  • S. Hameed
  • Published 12 December 2008
  • Biology
  • Science
To avoid a vast rejection of evolution in the Muslim world, scientists can present the theory as the bedrock of biology and can stress its practical applications. 
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