The Scopes "Monkey" Trial (Events That Shaped America)

In 1925, teacher John Scopes was charged with violating a law against teaching evolution in public schools in Tennessee. Although it was not a huge crime, the trial that followed caught the attention of the nation and even the world. This book tells the story of the Scopes Trial and introduces the colorful characters involved in the event. It explains why the confrontation between traditional religious teachings and modern science became such an important issue and examines later decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court to tackle the problem. Book jacket.Michael V. Uschan is the author of 'The Scopes "Monkey" Trial (Events That Shaped America)' with ISBN 9780836834154 and ISBN 0836834151.