| Description |
vi, 285 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-272) and indexes. |
| Contents |
1. Introduction : as seen from here -- Illustrative conflicts over religion in schools -- State, religion, secular public, and schools -- Belief constituencies -- Traditions and critical events -- Conclusion -- 2. From then to now -- A background sketch -- Trends of the times, 1600-2007 -- Summary -- 3. God and Darwin -- How the controversy developed -- Guidelines for educators -- 4. Curricula and text materials -- How the controversy developed -- Guidelines for educators -- 5. Prayer and scripture reading -- How the controversy developed -- Guidelines for educators -- 6. Holidays and celebrations -- How the controversy developed -- Guidelines for educators -- 7. Financial support -- How the controversy developed -- Guidelines for educators -- 8. The pledge of allegiance -- How the controversy developed -- Guidelines for educators -- 9. Released time and clubs -- How the controversy developed -- Guidelines for educators -- 10. Symbols and maxims -- How the controversy developed -- Guidelines for educators -- 11. Sexual matters -- How the controversy developed -- Guidelines for educators -- 12. State/church/secularists/schools -- The state -- The church -- The concerned secular public -- The public schools -- Conclusion. |
| Subject |
Religion in the public schools -- Law and legislation -- United States.
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Religion in the public schools -- United States.
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| ISBN |
0275991415 (alk. paper) |
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9780275991418 (alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
YDXCP 2479312 |
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AU@ 000040872219 |
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NZ1 11020051 |
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