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Zimmerman, Michael – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
Politics and science have become too much entangled in the controversy over creationism and the teaching of evolution in the public schools. Political opinion is irrelevant when the scientific principles underlying a particular issue are being discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Court Litigation, Creationism, Evolution
Peer reviewedFlowers, Ronald B. – Religion and Public Education, 1988
Describes two federal court cases concerning objections to public school textbooks. In "Smith v. Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County," parents attempted to eliminate objectionable content from textbooks through the Establishment Clause. In "Mozert v. Hawkins County Public Schools," parents wanted to remove children…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Creationism
