A Dangerous Idea: The Scopes Trial, the Original Fight over Science in Schools
Debbie Levy
This account of the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial examines a Tennessee law banning the teaching of evolution in classrooms. After teacher John Scopes mentioned evolution in a science lesson, the case prompted a nationwide debate over what young people should be taught. William Jennings Bryan argued from the Bible, while Clarence Darrow defended Charles Darwin’s books on evolution. The book follows their courtroom clash and connects the controversy to continuing arguments about science, education, and public policy.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 1 edition from 4 organizations.
