Darwin's Black Box (fwd)

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This new book might be of interest to some of y'all....

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   Shapiro, James A.
     Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution. (book reviews)
     National Review v48, n17 (Sept 16, 1996):62 (4 pages).

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     Into this recurring intellectual revolution arrives Professor Michael
J. Behe with the claim that random genetic change, natural selection, and
gradual evolution must move aside in favor of intelligent design as an
explanatory paradigm for biological adaptations. Is this book a serious
critique of orthodox evolutionary theory? Or is it a misguided attempt to
bring religion back into biology? Unfortunately, the answer to both
questions is yes. Darwin's Black Box starts with the promise of taking us
in useful new directions, but it ultimately disappoints the serious
student of evolution by rehashing sterile disputes.

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