Summer for the gods : the Scopes trial and America's continuing debate over science and religion

Type

Book

Authors

Larson, Edward J.

ISBN 10

0674854292

ISBN 13

9780674854291

DDC

345.73

Tags

United States, Legal History, Religion & Spirituality, Evolution, Philosophy, General, Religious Studies, Law, Biology & Life Sciences, Anthropology, American General Law, General Law, Religion

Abstract

"Discusses one of the most famous court cases in history, in which a Tennessee high school teacher was put on trial for teaching evolution." - Voila

Description

Content:
Digging up controversy -- Government by the people -- In defense of individual liberty -- Choosing sides -- Jockeying for position -- Preliminary rounds -- The trial of the century -- The end of an era -- Retelling the tale -- Distant echoes.

Biblio Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-305) and index.
Donated by Graham Price.

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