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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  Evolution in the Courtroom: A Reference Guide
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This unique reference offers a discussion of the social and legal history behind the ongoing evolution versus creationism controversy. Over 75 years ago Clarence Darrow defeated William Jennings Bryan at the Scopes Trial, clearing the way for the teaching of evolution in the classroom and marking the triumph of the scientific worldview. True? Not necessarily. The actual history is more complex and far less clear-cut. Book News Annotation:Moore (biology, U. of Minnesota) explores the legal history of the
evolution/creationism controversy, from its beginnings to the
present. Coverage includes a summarization of the most influential
court cases associated with the controversy; brief biographies of
major players in the controversy; a detailed chronology of the major
events connected with the controversy, and their relationship to
other important events in biology. Excerpts from the major court
decisions associated with the controversy are included in a section
of documents at the back of the text. Academic, but accessible to
the general reader.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Over 75 years ago Clarence Darrow defeated William Jennings Bryan at the Scopes Trial, clearing the way for the teaching of evolution in the classroom and marking the triumph of the scientific worldview. True? Not necessarily. The actual history is more complex and far less clear-cut. This unique reference offers a discussion of the social and legal history behind the ongoing evolution versus creationism controversy. Features Includes photos and important documents Provides an index and bibliography Includes a biographical listing of key individuals and a timeline of major events in the controversy Table of ContentsIn the beginning — "With flaming banners and beating drums" : State of Tennessee V. John Thomas Scopes — "This is the bible, buddy" : Epperson v. Arkansas — In Susan's wake — "This is a terrible bill" : Mclean v. Arkansas Board of Education — Bad science : Edwards v. Aguillard — The ongoing battle — Key people in the evolution/creationism controversy — History of the evolution/creationism controversy. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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