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Fitch, Walter M., 1929—2011.

The three failures of creationism: logic, rhetoric, and science / Walter M. Fitch.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-520-27053-4 (pbk. : alk. paper)

1. Creationism. 2. Religion and science. 3. Logic. 4. Evolution (Biology) 5. Faith and reason I. Title.

BS651.F54 2012

231.7'652—dc23

2011018982

Manufactured in the United States of America

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