Description
Book Synopsis 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.
Trade ReviewAn 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 The text draws on press coverage and archival materials, including Scopes's personal correspondence and previously unpublished family and other photographs.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"—
ChoiceTable of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments viii
- Chronology
- Preface
- Introduction: What Happened in Dayton?
- The Encyclopedia
- Appendix: The Scopes Family
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
