The Scopes Trial
An Encyclopedic History
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About the Book
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.
About the Author(s)
Bibliographic Details
Randy Moore and Susan E. Brooks
Format: softcover (7 x 10)
Pages: 219
Bibliographic Info: 47 photos, appendix, notes, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2023
pISBN: 978-1-4766-8544-1
eISBN: 978-1-4766-4819-4
Imprint: McFarland
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments viii
Chronology ix
Preface 1
Introduction: What Happened in Dayton? 3
The Encyclopedia 9
Appendix: The Scopes Family 197
Notes 199
Bibliography 202
Index 203