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OverviewThis work is a comprehensive survey of one of the oldest-and hottest-debates in American history: the role of religion in the public discourse. * 250 A-Z entries analyze specific court cases or offer short, topical surveys of specific areas * Bibliographies follow each entry, indicating direction for further investigation * Thematic essays analyze such controversial topics as the establishment clause, the teaching of creationism and evolution, and the refusal of medical care * A chronology traces the development of attitudes toward the issue and changes in the relationship between church and state Full Product DetailsAuthor: Scott A. MerrimanPublisher: ABC-CLIO Imprint: ABC-CLIO Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 5.20cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.769kg ISBN: 9781851098637ISBN 10: 1851098631 Pages: 722 Publication Date: 18 May 2007 Audience: General/trade , Adult education , Professional and scholarly , General , Further / Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewshighly recommended for all undergraduate libraries and large public libraries serving the interested general reader and researcher. - Reference & User Services Quarterly Author InformationScott A. Merriman, Ph.D., is a part-time instructor of history at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, and adjunct assistant professor at the University of Maryland University College in Adelphi, MD. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |