Aping Humanity--Scopes: A Tale of Two Titans of Law.

Larson, Edward J.

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ERIC Number: EJ590467

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Publication Date: 1999

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Aping Humanity--Scopes: A Tale of Two Titans of Law.

Larson, Edward J.

Update on Law-Related Education, v23 n1 p11-13 Win 1999

Describes the John Scopes case of 1925 in which he was tried and convicted for teaching evolution. Gives background on the two famous attorneys for the case: William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow. Explains that the case turned into a media sensation because of the profound issues and oratory skills of the attorneys. (CMK)

Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Court Litigation, Creationism, Evolution, Freedom of Speech, Lawyers, Mass Media Role, Public Opinion, Religious Factors, Sentencing, State Courts

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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