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Review of 'On Faith and Science', by Edward J. Larson & Michael Ruse
No full textLarson and Ruse have clearly marketed this book to those new to considering science and religion in a more compatible light, this is evidenced not only by their detailed and insightful suggestions for further reading on the debate but also through their approach in which the thinkers, their theories and their context is clearly set out. Managing to carefully negotiate the fine line between assuming knowledge of the key figures and losing the lay reader. There is enough information for the unacquainted reader to understand the scholars’ contribution without leaving the more familiar reader feeling patronised – this is no mean feat particularly with the breadth of scholars and topics covered.
On Faith and Science joins an increasing number of books that tackles the relationship between science and religion with co-authors from different academic disciplines. For example, Roger Wagner and Andrew Briggs’ The Penultimate Curiosity: How Science Swims in the Slipstream of Ultimate Questions (Oxford University Press, 2016) which offers a review of the “debate” framed by scientist and artist. However, it could be argued that Penultimate Curiosity is targeted at the reader already well versed in the relationship. Larson and Ruse approach the issue in both a chronological and thematic manner, with the authors alternating as the lead voice from one chapter to the next and with the reader reminded of who is leading each section. They are careful not to focus solely on Christianity and indeed frequently refer beyond the Abrahamic faiths to Buddhism in particular, but also touching on Hinduism. The focus is not to prove that faith has driven scientific discovery but rather highlight the breadth of interaction, both positive and negative between the two in a way that contextualises the complexities of the debate
Michael Rodriguez interviews fiction writer Michael Kimball
No full textAuthor Michael Kimball talks about moving away from Michigan to become a successful writer, his education, the fiction reading series he has started in Baltimore, the life-story-on-postcard project, and his book "Dear everybody." Kimball is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Michael Rodriguez for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series
Taylor Bay History: An Interview with Grant Larson
No full textIn this pair of interviews, Grant and Corinne Larson describe life in the Taylor Bay community of Key Peninsula. Grant Larson, a Taylor Bay native whose grandparents immigrated to the area in 1857, shares stories from his childhood, comments on his early fishing and logging careers, and reflects on how the community has changed since his youth. Corinne Larson describes the rural lifestyle of Taylor Bay in the 1950s and also talks about their time as a husband-and-wife fishing team in Alaska.The oral history interviews with Grant and Corinne Larson form the core of a class project by Donald R. Tjossem for the Community History Project under the supervision of Professor Michael K. Honey. The contents of the project are contained in a looseleaf binder, which includes the transcripts of the interviews, Tjossems research paper, and related research materials. Also included are a series of scanned family photographs and a color photo of the interviewees taken on the day of the interview
Michael Rodriguez interviews author Paul Clemens
No full textAuthor Paul Clemens talks about his book "Made in Detroit," the genre of memoir, and writing about race. Clemens is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Michael Rodriguez for the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library
Michael Rodriguez interviews author Tom Springer
No full textAuthor Tom Springer is interviewed about his writing career and his newest book "Looking for hickories". Springer talks about his career following after earning an Environmental Journalism degree from Michigan State University. He calls his genre "creative non-fiction" and explains how he weaves his memories into his books about life in rural and wild Michigan. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Springer is interviewed by Librarian Michael Rodriguez
Michael Rodriguez interviews author Gary Gildner
No full textAuthor Gary Gildner explains why he left his tenured teaching position to move to Idaho to became a full-time writer of poetry. Gildner talks about donating his personal papers to Michigan State University Libraries' Special Collections, his writing style and how he approaches writing. Gildner is interviewed by MSU Librarian Michael Rodriguez for the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writer Series. Held at the MSU Main Library
Genealogy, Timeline of Life Events and Family History for Michael Gray, page 3
No full textA printed page from ancestry.com that provides details on the Life events and family history for Michael Gray from 1827 to 1906, part of the Larson Family Tree
Genealogy, Timeline of Life Events and Family History for Michael Gray, page 2
No full textA printed page from ancestry.com that provides details on the Life events and family history for Michael Gray from 1827 to 1906, part of the Larson Family Tree
Genealogy, Timeline of Life Events and Family History for Michael Gray, page 5
No full textA printed page from ancestry.com that provides details on the Life events and family history for Michael Gray from 1827 to 1906, part of the Larson Family Tree
Genealogy, Timeline of Life Events and Family History for Michael Gray, page 1
No full textA printed page from ancestry.com that provides details on the Life events and family history for Michael Gray from 1827 to 1906, part of the Larson Family Tree
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