Flock of Dodos: Behind Modern Creationism, Intelligent Design & the Easter Bunny

What is creationism? Is it science, theology, both, neither?
Who's behind it? What does it mean for Western Civilization?
And why should you give a damn in the first place?

In Flock of Dodos, National Lampoon veteran Barrett Brown and Professor of Sociology Jon P. Alston, Ph.D, answer these questions—and perhaps one or two others—in a superbly unorthodox and serenely offensive look at the forces behind the most talked-about pseudo-theory in modern history.

"Flock of Dodos is in the great tradition of debunkers with a sense of humor, from Thomas Paine to Mark Twain."
–Alan Dershowitz

“Here's the problem with America's born-again wackos: only a gifted comic is capable of describing them, but no one with a sense of humor can stomach being around them. That's why there are so few books like Flock of Dodos. With their painstaking attention to historical detail and amusingly violent writing style, Brown and Alston have given the religious right exactly the righteous, merciless fragging it deserves. I wish I could tie James Dobson down and make him eat every page.”
–Matt Taibbi, Rolling Stone Magazine

"Simultaneously smart, insightful, and hilarious! Even though refuting creationism is like shooting tiny Noah's Arks in a barrel, Brown and Alston dissect the movement with a wholly unique wit and perspective. The best book I’ve read in years."
–Bob Cesca, The Huffington Post, Founder, Camp Chaos Entertainment

“Jesus Christ and lesbian monkeys in the same book. Brilliant. ‘Smart’ and ‘funny’ in the same book. Genius.”
–Cenk Uyger, The Young Turks, Air America Radio

About the Author
Jon P. Alston is Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M University. He is the author of seven other books and more than seventy articles and anthology contributions. Barrett Brown has written for several national magazines including National Lampoon, Cracked, Jest, Wired, Playboy and for nerve.com.