Edward Larson
Edward Larson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian and legal scholar, specializing in the history of science, the history of evolutionary thought, and the intersection of science and religion. He is known for his book 'Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1998. Larson holds a law degree and a Ph.D. in the history of science and has authored several books on these subjects.
Books
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1. Summer for the Gods
"Summer for the Gods" is a historical account of the 1925 Scopes Trial, also known as the "Monkey Trial," which was a legal case in Tennessee that debated the teaching of evolution in public schools. The book delves into the cultural, political, and intellectual clashes between religious fundamentalism and modernism, highlighting the roles of key figures involved in the trial. It also explores the lasting impact of the trial on American society, particularly in shaping the ongoing debate over the teaching of evolution and creationism in schools.
