Darwinism in the Press

the Evolution of An Idea
1. Auflage 1989
ISBN: 978-0-8058-0521-5
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 178 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 268 g

Reihe: Routledge Communication Series

Numerous books and articles have outlined Darwin's impact on American scientists, philosophers, businessmen, and clergy in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Few, however, have undertaken a study of Darwinism in the form in which it was presented to most Americans -- popular newspapers and magazines. The main concern of this book is to identify how the press is treated as a part of our culture - - pointing to its ability to shape and to be shaped by the forces that act on the rest of society and its ability to be critical in the interpretation of ideas for "the masses."

Autoren/Hrsg.

Caudill, Edward

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Medienwissenschaften Journalismus & Presse
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Medien-, Informations und Kommunikationswirtschaft Presse & Journalismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Wissenssoziologie, Wissenschaftssoziologie, Techniksoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents: Introduction. Darwin and Evolution. Initial Shock: Publication of The Origin of Species, 1860. From Blasphemy to Gospel: The Evolution Debate in American Magazines, 1857-1887. E.L. Godkin and the New Science of Society. Racism and Darwinism. The Scopes Trial: The Press Confirms Empiricism. Creationism and the Continuing Conflict. Darwinism, the Press, and Ideas.

Über Autor(innen)

Edward Caudill