
Trial and Error
The American Controversy Over Creation and Evolution
Edward J. Larson(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
3rd Edition
Published on 27. February 2003
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-19-515470-2 (ISBN)
Description
The debate over teaching evolution in the public schools remains one of the most emotionally charged controversies in twentieth-century America. This third edition of Edward J. Larson's highly acclaimed study - which ranges from before the Scopes trial of 1925 to the creationism disputes of the 1980's - offers the first comprehensive account of the educational and legal battles erupting from this persistent belief.
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"The main contribution of the book is that it traces clearly the legal controversies surrounding evolution and and creationism in American high schools, but readers will also enjoy a vivid retelling of personal credos, political machinations, pedagogical developments, and other historical circumstances surrounding the vicissitudes of 'public science' in the schools."---ScienceMore details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-515470-2 (9780195154702)
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12/1989
Oxford University Press
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Person
Edward J. Larson is the Richard B. Russell Professor of History and Professor of Law, University of Georgia.
Author
Richard B. Russell Professor of History and LawRichard B. Russell Professor of History and Law, University of Georgia