Why Is Human Evolution So Controversial in American Society?

Why does teaching evolution, and especially human evolution, remain so socially and politically controversial in America? Why is it important for people to be aware of and to understand the scientific evidence for human evolution? What does NCSE do to promote this understanding and to defend the teaching of evolution in the public schools?

Banquet of the
AES Electrophoresis Society

as part of the annual meeting of the
American Institute of Chemical Engineers

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