{"product_id":"the-famous-examination-of-bryan-at-the-scopes-evolution-trial-9781025649665","title":"The Famous Examination of Bryan at the Scopes Evolution Trial","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Clarence Darrow\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Legal History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Famous Examination of Bryan at the Scopes Evolution Trial\"\u003c\/b\u003e documents one of the most significant courtroom confrontations in United States history. Chronicling the intense cross-examination of William Jennings Bryan by the renowned defense attorney Clarence Darrow, this work captures the dramatic climax of the 1925 Scopes \"Monkey Trial.\" At the heart of the proceedings was the prosecution of John T. Scopes for teaching the theory of evolution in a Tennessee public school, a direct challenge to the state's Butler Act.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume provides a detailed look at the intellectual and legal battle between religious fundamentalism and modern scientific thought. Through Darrow's sharp questioning, the text explores the literal interpretation of the Bible versus the emerging scientific consensus of the early 20th century. It serves as a vital historical record of the debate over academic freedom, the role of religion in public education, and the legal prowess of Clarence Darrow. Readers will find a compelling narrative of how this trial shaped the cultural landscape of America, highlighting the enduring tension between faith and reason in the public square. This account is essential for those interested in legal history, the history of science, and the evolution of American social thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884080939159,"sku":"9781025649665","price":1338.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025649665.webp?v=1781105735","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-famous-examination-of-bryan-at-the-scopes-evolution-trial-9781025649665","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}