Trying Creation: Scientific Disputes and Legal Strategies.

Herlihy, Mark E.

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ERIC Number: EJ266205

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Publication Date: 1982

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Trying Creation: Scientific Disputes and Legal Strategies.

Herlihy, Mark E.

Science, Technology, & Human Values, v7 n40 p63-66 Sum 1982

Focusing on Judge William R. Overton's decision that Arkansas Law 590 (balanced treatment of creationism/evolution) is unconstitutional, explains the legal significance of some of the apparently nonlegal elements of the judge's opinion and discusses features of the strategies employed in the litigation of such issues. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Court Litigation, Creationism, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Religious Factors, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, State Legislation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reports - General

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Language: English

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