Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of South Florida, 2001.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 288-293) and index.

Aroused from dogmatic slumber : an introduction to intelligent design and and a paradigm crisis -- Murmurs of dissent : the prelude to Michael Denton -- The birth of design : Denton launches his critique -- The virus spreads : the emergence of Phillip E. Johnson -- Putting Darwin on trial : Johnson transforms the narrative -- The matrix of stories in Darwin on trial : Johnson argues his case -- The roaring nineties : David takes on Goliath -- The dam breaks : Michael Behe and the explosion of design -- Mere creation and beyond : William Dembski and the explanatory filter -- A revolution built on recalcitrance : intelligent design in historical perspective.