Summer for the Gods
The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion
By Edward J Larson | Publisher: Basic Books
About the book
The landmark history of the Scopes Trial and the battle over evolution and creation in America's schools
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History
“A riveting book.” —Frank Rich, New York Times
In the summer of 1925, the sleepy hamlet of Dayton, Tennessee, became the setting for one of the twentieth century’s most contentious courtroom dramas, pitting William Jennings Bryan and the anti-Darwinists against a teacher named John Scopes, represented by Clarence Darrow and the ACLU, in a famous debate over science, religion, and their place in public education. That trial marked the start of a battle that continues to this day in cities and states throughout the country.
Edward Larson’s classic Summer for the Gods—winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History—is the single most authoritative account of this pivotal event and its legacies.
Editions of Summer for the Gods
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780465075096
- EBook
- ISBN 9781541646025
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The landmark history of the Scopes Trial and the battle over evolution and creation in America's schools
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History
“A riveting book.” —Frank Rich, New York Times
In the summer of 1925, the sleepy hamlet of Dayton, Tennessee, became the setting for one of the twentieth century’s most contentious courtroom dramas, pitting William Jennings Bryan and the anti-Darwinists against a teacher named John Scopes, represented by Clarence Darrow and the ACLU, in a famous debate over science, religion, and their place in public education. That trial marked the start of a battle that continues to this day in cities and states throughout the country.
Edward Larson’s classic Summer for the Gods—winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History—is the single most authoritative account of this pivotal event and its legacies.
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What is Summer for the Gods about?
The landmark history of the Scopes Trial and the battle over evolution and creation in America's schools
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History
“A riveting book.” —Frank Rich, New York Times
In the summer of 1925, the sleepy hamlet of Dayton, Tennessee, became the setting for one of the twentieth century’s most contentious courtroom dramas, pitting William Jennings Bryan and the anti-Darwinists against a teacher named John Scopes, represented by Clarence Darrow and the ACLU, in a famous debate over science, religion, and their place in public education. That trial marked the start of a battle that continues to this day in cities and states throughout the country.
Edward Larson’s classic Summer for the Gods—winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History—is the single most authoritative account of this pivotal event and its legacies.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Summer for the Gods?
Law > Jurisprudence and general issues > Legal history
Where can I read a sample of Summer for the Gods?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780465075096
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Summer for the Gods?
Edward J Larson
Who is the Publisher of the book Summer for the Gods?
Basic Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Summer for the Gods is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780465075096) and ebook(ISBN 9781541646025)
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