Summer for the Gods
1998-06-28T19:58:40-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/aaa/105855-m.jpgEdward Larson discussed his book, Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America’s Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion, published by Basic Books. In this book, Mr. Larson examined the relationship between science and religion and the debate between evolutionist and creationist theorists that marked the Scopes Trial of 1925. He talked about the events of the trial and examined the broader social context of its outcome.
Edward Larson discussed his book, Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America’s Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion,… read more
Edward Larson discussed his book, Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America’s Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion, published by Basic Books. In this book, Mr. Larson examined the relationship between science and religion and the debate between evolutionist and creationist theorists that marked the Scopes Trial of 1925. He talked about the events of the trial and examined the broader social context of its outcome. close
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