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Zusatztext This fine book differs radically from the numerous other works that tackle the frequently baffling debate between science and religion ... McLeish's masterly summary and exegesis is a delight, providing an incisive commentary on this beautiful but neglected Scripture ... The book will be welcomed by readers already familiar with the science-religion debates; but it is especially recommended for those still to engage in this crucial area. Informationen zum Autor Tom McLeish is Professor of Physics and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at Durham University. He studied for his first degree and PhD in polymer physics at the University of Cambridge and in 1987 became a lecturer in physics at the University of Sheffield. In 1993 he took the chair in polymer physics at the University of Leeds. He took up his current position in Durham in 2008.He has won several awards for his work on molecular rheology of polymers, including the Weissenberg Award of the European Society of Rheology (2007), the Gold Medal of the British Society of Rheology (2009) and the Bingham Award of the Society of Rheology (2010). He is also involved in science-communication with the public via regular radio, TV and schools lectures, discussing issues from the Physics of Slime to the interaction of Faith and Science. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the American Physical Society and the Royal Society. Klappentext Takes a fresh approach to the 'science and religion' debate, taking a scientist's reading of the enigmatic and beautiful Book of Job as a centrepiece, and asking what science might ultimately be for. Rather than conflicting with faith, science can be seen as a deeply religious activity. Zusammenfassung Takes a fresh approach to the 'science and religion' debate, taking a scientist's reading of the enigmatic and beautiful Book of Job as a centrepiece, and asking what science might ultimately be for. Rather than conflicting with faith, science can be seen as a deeply religious activity. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1: A Clamour of Voices 2: What's in a Name? Stories of Natural Philosophy, Modern and Ancient 3: Creation, Curiosity and Pain: Natural Wisdom in the Old Testament 4: Order and Chaos: The Comet, the Storm and the Earthquake 5: At the Summit: The Book of Job 6: Creation and Reconciliation: the New Testament creation narratives 7: A Theology of Science? 8: Mending our Ways, Sharing our Science and Figuring the Future Epilogue: a Parable for Science ...
