The Arkansas Landmark Court Challenge of Creation Science.

Sullivan, LeRoy L.

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ERIC Number: EJ265881

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1982

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The Arkansas Landmark Court Challenge of Creation Science.

Sullivan, LeRoy L.

College Board Review, n123 p12-17,32-35 Spr 1982

The 1981 court trial concerning a challenge to the constitutionality of Arkansas' Act 590, the Balanced Treatment for Creation-Science and Evolution-Science Act, is described in detail. Arguments, courtroom strategies, and personalities are discussed, and the ruling of unconstitutionality is outlined. (MSE)

Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Legal Responsibility, Political Influences, Public Schools, Religious Education, School Responsibility, State Courts, State Legislation

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Language: English

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