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NCSE has a wishlist?

Category: Creationism
Posted on: January 29, 2008 9:22 PM, by PZ Myers

I didn't know this until just now, but the National Center for Science Education has an Amazon Wish List. It's interesting to see what dark corners they're poking around in, so have a browse.

And of course, if anyone wanted to make a little contribution to that worthy organization, you could always click on "Add to Cart" and help them out by sending them a copy. These are resources they use to understand the opposition (and their own side) and to help make informed arguments … so give the gift of knowledge!

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#1

Oh man... They've got Evolution for Dummies on their list.

My sides are literally splitting open...

Posted by: Dan | January 29, 2008 10:08 PM

#2

Any idea if a gift of one of these books would be tax-deductible? Or would it just be better to increase the donations we give?

Posted by: LawnBoy | January 29, 2008 10:38 PM

#3

Is this actually from NCSE? Not just a prank to get them cdesign proponentists books?

Posted by: Chris Granade | January 30, 2008 3:39 AM

#4

Yes, I attest to its authenticity. I got the link in an email from one of the big honchos at NCSE.

Posted by: PZ Myers | January 30, 2008 7:50 AM

#5

The NCSE needs your support. I just received my annual membership premium from them - postage due.

Posted by: Reginald Selkirk | January 30, 2008 12:01 PM

#6

@ #2 & 3: The list is really for the NCSE archive and NCSE is a charitable organization. The books are shipped directly to the NCSE archivist. I'm including the books I sent to NCSE via their Amazon wish list as part of my 2007 charitable deductions!

Posted by: foxfire | January 30, 2008 5:32 PM

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