"Summer for the Gods" by Edward Larson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning history book that delves into the Scopes Trial of 1925 in Dayton, Tennessee. The trial, a clash between anti-Darwinists led by William Jennings Bryan and teacher John Scopes defended by Clarence Darrow, centered on the debate over evolution and creation in public education. Larson's detailed account explores the enduring battle between creationism and evolution in American schools, offering insights on its current state and potential resolutions.
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