Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion
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Book Synopsis: The Pulitzer Prize-winning history of the Scopes Trial and the battle over evolution and creation in America's schools. In the summer of 1925, the sleepy hamlet of Dayton, Tennessee, became the setting for one of the twentieth century's most contentious courtroom dramas, pitting William Jennings Bryan and the anti-Darwinists against a teacher named John Scopes, represented by Clarence Darrow and the ACLU, in a famous debate over science, religion, and their place in public education. That trial marked the start of a battle that continues to this day-in cities and states throughout the country.
Edward Larson's classic Summer for the Gods — winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History — is the single most authoritative account of this pivotal event. An afterword assesses the state of the battle between creationism and evolution, and points the way to how it might potentially be resolved.
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Discover the fascinating story behind one of the most significant courtroom dramas in American history with "Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion". Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edward Larson provides a gripping account of the iconic clash between William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow over the teaching of evolution in schools. Immerse yourself in the riveting narrative that unfolds in the small town of Dayton, Tennessee, in the summer of 1925.
Uncover the intense battle that unfolded between the anti-Darwinists and John Scopes, the teacher representing the opposing side. Larson's meticulous research and compelling storytelling skillfully bring to life the collision of science, religion, and public education. Allow yourself to be swept away by the weighty arguments and the dramatic courtroom scenes that shaped the course of American intellectual discourse.
Written with unmatched expertise and recognized by the esteemed Pulitzer Prize in History, "Summer for the Gods" stands as the ultimate authority on the Scopes Trial and its ongoing ramifications. Larson's comprehensive exploration of the trial's impact on the creationism versus evolution debate provides invaluable insights into the continuing struggle within our education system.
Embark on a thought-provoking journey through history that remains eerily relevant today. Gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing battle between science and religion in America. Are you ready to delve into the controversial world of the Scopes Trial and explore the implications it holds for the present? Don't miss out on this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece. Order "Summer for the Gods" now to uncover the truth behind one of America's most enduring debates.
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