Summer For The Gods: The Scopes Trial And America's Continuing Debate Over Science And Religion

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Book Synopsis: In the summer of 1925, the sleepy hamlet of Dayton, Tennessee, became the unlikely setting of one of our century's most contentious dramas: the Scopes trial and the debate over science, religion, and their place in public education. This ”trial of the century” not only cast Dayton into the national spotlight, it epitomized America's ongoing struggle between individual liberty and majoritarian democracy.

Now, with this authoritative and engaging book, Edward J. Larson examines the many facets of the Scopes trial and shows how its enduring legacy has crossed religious, cultural, educational, and political lines.

The ”Monkey Trial,” as it was playfully nicknamed, was instigated by the American Civil Liberties Union to challenge a controversial Tennessee law banning the teaching of human evolution in public schools. The Tennessee statute represented the first major victory for an intense national campaign against Darwinism, launched in the 1920s by Protestant fundamentalists and led by the famed politician and orator William Jennings Bryan. At the behest of the ACLU, a teacher named John Scopes agreed to challenge the statute, and what resulted was a trial of mythic proportions.

Bryan joined the prosecutors and acclaimed criminal attorney Clarence Darrow led the defense—a dramatic legal matchup that spurred enormous media attention and later inspired the classic play Inherit the Wind. The Scopes trial marked a watershed in our national discussion of science and religion.

In addition to symbolizing the clash between evolutionists and creationists, the trial helped shape the development of both popular religion and constitutional law in America, serving as a precedent for more recent legal and political battles.

With new archival material from both the prosecution and the defense, paired with Larson's keen historical and legal analysis, Summer for the Gods is poised to become a new classic on a pivotal milestone in American history.

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Discover the captivating story behind one of America's most legendary trials with Summer For The Gods: The Scopes Trial And America's Continuing Debate Over Science And Religion. Step back in time to the summer of 1925, when the small town of Dayton, Tennessee, became the stage for an intense battle between science and religion. This gripping account, written by acclaimed author Edward J. Larson, delves into the trial that captivated the nation and forever changed the conversation on the teaching of evolution.

Uncover the roots of one of America's most enduring debates as Larson explores the clash between individual liberty and majoritarian democracy. Dive into the heart of the Scopes trial, also known as the "Monkey Trial," which challenged a Tennessee law prohibiting the teaching of human evolution in public schools. As Larson carefully dissects the trial, you'll witness the iconic legal matchup between famed politician William Jennings Bryan, who joined the prosecution, and acclaimed attorney Clarence Darrow, who led the defense.

Immerse yourself in the dramatic courtroom proceedings that caught the attention of the media and inspired the renowned play Inherit the Wind. Through Larson's meticulous research and compelling storytelling, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the trial's profound impact on America's ongoing discussion of science and religion. This groundbreaking trial played a pivotal role in shaping popular religion and constitutional law, leaving a lasting legacy that still reverberates today.

With never-before-seen archival material from both sides of the trial and Larson's expert historical and legal analysis, Summer for the Gods offers an authoritative and engaging exploration of this landmark moment in American history. If you're fascinated by the intersection of science, religion, and law, this book is a must-read. Don't miss your chance to delve into the intellectual and cultural battleground of the Scopes trial. Order your copy of Summer For The Gods today!

Get your copy of Summer for the Gods and venture into the gripping world of the Scopes trial. Explore the clash between science and religion, and unlock the historical significance that still resonates today.

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