Awards
- Winner of <I>Choice</I> Outstanding Academic Title 2024 (United States)
Overview
The 1925 trial of John Scopes in tiny Dayton, Tennessee, remains a defining moment in American history. This ""trial of the century""--a ""media event"" before the term was coined--addressed issues that still affect our society today, such as control of the school curriculum, the ongoing tensions between science and faith in public schools, and the ramifications of teaching evolution and human origins. This book is the first encyclopedic treatment of the Scopes Trial. The text draws on media reports, family interviews, and Scopes' personal correspondence, providing new information and perspectives. The book includes previously unseen photos and information about Scopes and his relatives, as well as insights about the trial's instigators, participants, and issues, all organized in a concise and easily accessible format.
Full Product Details
Author: Randy Moore ,
Susan E. Brooks
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.399kg
ISBN: 9781476685441
ISBN 10: 1476685444
Pages: 219
Publication Date: 12 December 2022
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
“An excellent compendium...a comprehensive study of different aspects of the trial. ... The book discusses issues relevant today, such as control of school curricula, the conflict between fundamentalist religion and science, and the right to teach evolution and human origins in US public schools. The text draws on press coverage and archival materials, including Scopes's personal correspondence and previously unpublished family and other photographs. ...highly recommended”—Choice “Clearly organized, copiously illustrated, and lucidly written…“Moore and Brooks have provided valuable contributions to a literature that, as the centenary of the Scopes trial approaches, will only continue to swell.”—Skeptical Inquirer.
Author Information
Randy Moore is a biology professor at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, where he teaches courses about the evolution-creationism controversy. His articles have appeared in publications ranging from The American Biology Teacher to The Dayton Herald-News. Susan E. Brooks is an employee and Ph.D. student at Mississippi State University and the great-grandniece of John Thomas Scopes. Her research explores the creation of identity, cultural boundaries, and scientific expertise. She has published in the Journal of Mississippi History and lives in Starkville, Mississippi.
