Critique of "Does Race Exist?"
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A 6 page review of an article appearing in Scientific American in 2003 discussing genetic similarities and differences between and within those groups of humans that we commonly refer to as races. The authors discuss the role that Alu polymorphism carries in distinguishing broad groups of people and the limitations of using the measure to categorize humans. The authors explain that some who appear to be quite similar can be quite different genetically, while the reverse is also true. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSraceArtCrit.rtf

Dangerous Knowledge: Should Our Capacity Be Limited?
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5 pages in length. Society has long been transfixed with the aspect of advancement; ever since Galileo's discovery of scientific proof, the world has feverishly continued down the path of progression. Indeed, the vast majority of man's inventions and discoveries since Galileo's time has been beneficial to his existence; however, contemporary society is bringing to light the very real possibility that possessing too much knowledge can actually be a dangerous concept for the world's survival. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCknowg.rtf

Darwin's "Origin of the Species": An Evolutionary Progression of Concepts
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A 10 page discussion of the first eight chapters of Charles Darwin's "Origin of the Species". Presents the thesis that "Origin of the Species" itself is a product of evolutionary progression of thought. The first two-thirds of the book, Chapters 1 through 4, introduce Darwin's most basic evolutionary thoughts while the subsequent chapters 5 through 8 introduce the more complex concepts of Darwin's evolutionary theory. These chapters also show a correlation with the thoughts and work of others of Darwin's time, a correlation which builds rather than diminishes as the book moves from introduction to conclusion. These influences themselves can be contended to be environmental factors in shaping the final layout of "Origin of the Species". Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPdarwin.wps

Darwin's Origin of the Species
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A 5 page book report discussing some of Darwin's major concepts. Points discussed include natural and artificial selection; the rise of new species from existing ones; and Darwin's own discussion of "difficulties" with the theory. The paper also discusses common ancestry, speciation and variation within species. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSdarwinOrig.wps

Darwin's Theory and the Idea of the Human
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This 3 page paper discusses the relationship between Darwin's theory and the idea of the human being. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: HVDarHum.rtf

DARWIN, GENETICS AND THE ORIGINS OF LIFE
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This paper examines Charles Darwin's theory pertaining to survival of the fittest, and how it fits into genetics and how life was formed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTdarwin.rtf

Debate on Human Cloning
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A 6 page research paper that argues against the possibility of human cloning. The writer examines the possible uses for cloning and argues that to reproduce a human being in this manner is repugnant and unethical because it does not considers the needs of the child. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khhuclno.rtf

Did Birds Evolve From Dinosaurs?
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A 5 page outline of current paleontological thought regarding the evolutionary path of birds and the question of whether or not they descended from dinosaurs. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Dinobird.wps

Differing Presentations of Information on the World Wide Web: Evolution Verses Creationism
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A 6 page overview of the value of the World Wide Web in research applications. Contends that, while the Web is a tremendously useful research tool, the information which can be found there can vary dramatically in regard to its factual information and the opinion which is being delivered. Utilizes three sites arguing creationist verses evolutionist theory to document this contention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPevoWWW.wps