The Scopes Trial, A Photographic History
Scott, Byron T., Journalism & Mass Communication Educator
* Caudill, Edward; Larson, Edward & Mayshark, Jesse Fox. (2000). The Scopes Thal, A Photographic History. Knoxville, Tenn.: The University of Tennessee Press. 96 pp. Clothbound $45, Paperback, $18.95.
When free speech and ambitions collide the result is high drama and American history. This slim volume uses photographs, most previously unpublished, alongside in-depth captions and commentaries to examine the issues behind the notorious "Monkey Trial" in Dayton, Tenn. over a steamy week in July, 1925. Although the prosecution of high school coach and part-time biology teacher, John Scopes, took place more than 75 years ago, the issues are as fresh as recent school board …
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Publication information:
Article title: The Scopes Trial, A Photographic History.
Contributors: Scott, Byron T. - Author.
Journal title: Journalism & Mass Communication Educator.
Volume: 56.
Issue: 2
Publication date: Summer 2001.
Page number: 106+.
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