Jitse van der Meer

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Articles

SCHOLARLY:

Refereed Articles:

2009:
Van der Meer, J.M. and Oosterhoff, Richard J. “The Bible, Protestantism and the Rise of Natural Science: a Response to Harrison’s Thesis” Science and Christian Belief 20-2 (2009). Accepted. 
2001:   
Van der Meer, J.M. (2001) “Divine Action and The Varieties of Downward Causation: an Ambiguous  Concept in Theology and Science.” In: Studies in Science and Theology 8: 000-000 (2001).  (Eds. N.H. Gregersen, M.W. Parsons). 
2000:Van der Meer, J.M. (2000) "The Actor in the Interaction of Science and Religion. An Application of Dooyeweerd's Anthropology to the Study of Religion and Science Relations." In: D.F.M. Strauss (editor). The Collected Works of Herman Dooyeweerd Series C-Dooyeweerds Living Legacy, Volume 1: Contemporary Reflections on the Philosophy of Herman Dooyeweerd. Pp. 183-194. The Edwin Mellin Press. Lewiston.
2000:Van der Meer, J.M. (2000) “The Engagement of Religion and Biology: A Case Study in the Mediating Role of Metaphor in the Sociobiology of Lumsden and Wilson.” Biology and Philosophy 15: 669-698.
1999:Van der Meer, J.M. (1999) "The Role of Metaphysical & Religious Beliefs in Science."  In: Studies in Science and Theology 5: 247-256 (1997).  (Eds. N.H. Gregersen, M.W. Parsons). Labor et Fides. Geneva.
1997:Van der Meer, J. M. (1997) "The Concept of Human Nature in Science and Theology".  In: Studies in Science and Theology Vol.3: 187-192. (Eds. N.H. Gregersen, M.W. Parsons). Labor et Fides. Geneva.
1996:Van der Meer, J. M. (1996)  "The Multi-Modal Hierarchy: Distinguishing Parts, Wholes, and Levels of Organization."  In: Hall, M.L.H. (editor)  Proceedings of the 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Systems Sciences.  Pages 507-518.  Louisville, KY.
1996:Van der Meer, J.M. (1996) "Religious Belief in Sociobiology: How a Physical Analogy Introduces Materialism in Human Sociobiology".  In: Facets of Faith and Science.  Volume 2: 271-286 (ed. J.M. van der Meer). The Pascal Centre for Advanced Studies in Faith and Science / University Press of America.  Lanham.
1996:
Van der Meer, J. M. (1996) "The Struggle Between Christian Theism, Metaphysical Naturalism and Relativism: How to Proceed in Science?"  Faculty Dialogue 26, 1996.  http://www.iclnet.org/pub/facdialogue/Issue26/ Recipient of the Howard Vollum Writing Award for 1996 of the Institute for Christian Leadership.
1988:Van der Meer, J.M.: The Role of Metabolism and Calcium in the Control of Mitosis and Ooplasmic Movements in Insect Eggs:  A Working Hypothesis. Biological Reviews 63, 109-157 (1988).
1985:Van der Meer, J. M. Development of the embryonic segment pattern in the pea-beetle Callosobruchus maculatus. Supracellular, cellular and molecular aspects. International Journal of Invertebrate Reproduction and Development, 8, 227-241 (1985).
1984:Van der Meer, J.M.: Parameters Influencing Reversal of Segment Sequence in Posterior Egg Fragments of Callosobruchus (Coleoptera). Wilhelm Roux's Archives, 193, 339-356 (1984).
1984:Van der Meer, J.M. Miyamoto, D.M.: The Specification of Metameric Order in the Insect Callosobruchus maculatus Fabr. (Coleoptera) II. The effects of termporary constriction on segment number.  Wilhelm Roux' Archives, 193, 326-338 (1984).
1983:Van der Meer, J.M., Jaffe, L.F.: Elemental Composition of the Perivitelline Fluid in Early Drosophila Embryos.  Developmental Biology 95, 249-252 (1983).
1982:Van der Meer, J.M., Kemmner, W., Miyamoto, D.M.: Mitotic  Waves and Embryonic Pattern Formation: No Correlation in Callosobruchus (Coleoptera). Wilhelm Roux's Archives 191, 355-365 (1982).
1982:Miyamoto, D.M., Van der Meer, J.M.: Early egg contractions and pattterned parasynchronous cleavage in a living insect egg.  W. Roux's Archives 191, 95-102 (1982).
1979:Van der Meer, J.M.: The specification of metameric order in the insect Callosobruchus maculatus Fabr. (Coleoptera) I.  Incomplete segment patterns can result from constriction-induced cytological damage to the egg.  J. Embryol. exp.    Morph. 51, 1-26 (1979).
1979:Van der Meer, J.M.: Enkele Achtergronden van het    Fundamentalistisch Creationisme. Beweging 43(4), 65-71 (1979).
1977:Van der Meer, J.M.: Optically clean and permanent whole mount preparation for phase-contrast microscopy of cuticular structures of insect larvae.  Dros. Inform. Service 52, 160  (1977).
1974:Van der Meer, J.M. Ouweneel, W.J.:  Differentiation capacities of the dorsal metathoracic (haltere) disc of Drosophila melanogaster II.  Regeneration and duplication.  W. Roux's Archives 174, 361-373 (1974).
1973:Ouweneel, W.J., Van der Meer, J.M.: Differentiation  capacities in the dorsal metathoracic (haltere) disc of Drosophila melanogaster I.  Normal organ map.  W. Roux's Archives 172, 149-161 (1973)
1972:Ouweneel, W.J., Van der Meer, J.M.:  Determination and regulation in the haltere disc. Dros. Inform. Service 49, 88 (1972).

Non-Refereed Articles:

2001:  
Van der Meer, J.M. (2001) “A working model for the engagement of religion & science: some theses.” Quaerens: Newsletter of the John Templeton Oxford Seminars on Science and Christianity, 5: iv-v. 
1996:   
Van der Meer, J.M. (1996) "The Struggle Between Christian Theism, Metaphysical Naturalism and Relativism: How to Proceed in Science?" 
1993:Van der Meer, J.M.: "Beliefs in Science: Taking the Measure of Methodological Materialism".  Proceedings of the Wheaton Theology Conference, Volume 2 on "The Relationship of Theology and Science", 1993.  Bergler, Thomas E., Clark, David K. Melvin David L., Okholm, Dennis L., Phillips, Timothy R., Editors. Wheaton College.  Wheaton. IL. Pp. 94-116. Revised version published as Occasional Paper of the Pascal Centre, Ancaster 1993.
1989:Van der Meer, J.M.: Hierarchy.  Towards a Framework for the Coherence of Faith and Science.  Pro Rege 17 (3/4) 19-33 (1989).
1986:Van der Meer, J.M.: Van Materie tot Mens: Creationisme en Evolutionisme in de Biologie en de Theologie.  Radix 12 (4) 188-214 (1986).
1981:Van der Meer, J.M.: Drie Studies over 'buitenwetenschappelijke' Invloeden in de Geschiedenis van Biologische en Astronomische Ideeen.  Radix 7(2), 80-100 (1981).

Review Articles:

1985:Van der Meer, J.M.: Development of the Embryonic Segment Pattern in the pea-beetle Callosobruchus maculatus. Supracellular, cellular and molecular aspects.  Int. J. Invertebrate Reprod. and Development 8, 227-241 (1985).
1984:  
Van der Meer, J.M.: Development of the embryonic segment pattern in insects.  Morphological, cellular and molecular aspects.  Abstracts 17th Int. Congress of Entomology. Hamburg.  1984.  p. 415.  (invited presentation).

POPULAR:

2002:   
Van der Meer, J.M. “Praise Can’t Wait.” In: College Faith: 150 Christian Leaders and Educators Share Stories from Their Student Days. Ed. R. A. Knott. Andrews University Press. Berrien Springs, MI. Pp. 130-31.
1999:Van der Meer, J.M.: “Taking Every Thought Captive to Obey Christ: A Spiritual and Intellectual Profile of The Pascal Centre.” The Pascal Centre Notebook 6: 3-5 (1999).
1996:Van der Meer, J.M.: Column written in my capacity as director of the Pascal Centre in The Pascal Centre Notebook.  Appeared four times per year from 1989-95; once per year since 1996.
1988:
Van der Meer, J.M.: The Pascal Centre.  A Centre for Advanced Studies in Faith and Science.  Christian Renewal, Vol. 7. No.1, September 12, 1988.
1985:Van der Meer, J.M. "Knowledge of the Truth accords with Godliness."  Clarion 34, 16 (1985).
1983:Van der Meer, J.M.: Reductionism in Science and Society.  C.R.T.A. Magazine 13(5). 2-10 (1983).
1971:Van der Meer, J.M.: Jezus Christus en het Mensenleven in de Wetenschap. Gereformeerde Studentenalmanak (1971) pp.71-76.