Dawkins' GOD

Alister E. McGrath is one of the world's leadingtheologians, with a doctorate in the sciences. RichardDawkins is one of the bestselling popular science writers, withoutspoken and controversial views on religion. This fascinating andprovoking work is the first book-length response to Dawkins'ideas, and offers an ideal introduction to the topical issues ofscience and religion. * Addresses fundamental questions about Dawkins' approachto science and religion: Is the gene actually selfish? Is the blindwatchmaker a suitable analogy? Are there other ways of looking atthings? * Tackles Dawkins' hostile and controversial views onreligion, and examines the religious implications of his scientificideas, making for a fascinating and provoking debate * Written in a very engaging and accessible style, ideal to thoseapproaching scientific and religious issues for the firsttime * Alister McGrath is uniquely qualified to write this book. He isone of the world's best known and most respected theologians,with a strong research background in molecular biophysics * A superb book by one of the world's leading theologians,which will attract wide interest in the growing popular sciencemarket, similar to Susan Blackmore's The Meme Machine(1999).