The fourth R: conflicts over religion in America's public schools

"Traces the evolution of school-prayer battles from the early 1800s, when children were beaten or expelled for refusing to read the King James Bible, to current disputes over prayer at public-school football games ... explores the enduring tension between people of goodwill who wish the schools...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: DelFattore, Joan 1946- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Haven [u.a.] Yale Univ. Press 2004
Subjects:
Online Access:Table of contents
Summary:"Traces the evolution of school-prayer battles from the early 1800s, when children were beaten or expelled for refusing to read the King James Bible, to current disputes over prayer at public-school football games ... explores the enduring tension between people of goodwill who wish the schools to promote majoritarian beliefs, and equally well-meaning (and often religious) people who deplore any government influence in religious matters."--Book jacket.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. -
Physical Description:X, 342 S.
ISBN:0300102178

There is no print copy available.

Interlibrary loan Place Request Caution: Not in THWS collection!