<b>Alister E. McGrath</b> is one of the world's leading theologians, with a doctorate in the sciences. <b>Richard Dawkins</b> is one of the bestselling popular science writers, with outspoken and controversial views on religion. This fascinating and provoking work is the first book-length response to Dawkins' ideas, and offers an ideal introduction to the topical issues of science and religion.<br><li>Addresses fundamental questions about Dawkins' approach to science and religion: Is the gene actually selfish? Is the blind watchmaker a suitable analogy? Are there other ways of looking at things? <br><li>Tackles Dawkins' hostile and controversial views on religion, and examines the religious implications of his scientific ideas, making for a fascinating and provoking debate <br><li>Written in a very engaging and accessible style, ideal to those approaching scientific and religious issues for the first time <br><li>Alister McGrath is uniquely qualified to write this book. He is one of the world's best known and most respected theologians, with a strong research background in molecular biophysics <br><li>A superb book by one of the world's leading theologians, which will attract wide interest in the growing popular science market, similar to Susan Blackmore's <i>The Meme Machine</i> (1999). </li>