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McDonald, Kim – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1986
State and Supreme Court litigation perpetuates the controversy over the role of creationism in the science classroom, and surveys reveal that many Americans continue to doubt the scientific validity of evolution theory and believe in equal classroom time for creationism. (MSE)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Court Litigation, Creationism
Peer reviewedNorman, Colin – Science, 1986
Reports that 72 Nobel prizewinners have filed a legal brief in the United States Supreme Court. The brief supports an effort to overturn Louisiana law that requires "creation science" to be given equal time with evolution in the state's public schools. Argues that "creation science" is religion dressed up as science. (TW)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Court Litigation, Creationism


