The drama and historical significance of the Scopes case are given equal attention in this account of the Tennessee trial. Bibliogs

I have used this book for years * it never fails to engage the students.Nan E. Woodruff, Pennsylvania State University *
Excellent for collateral reading in my history and philosophy of education class. * D. Gough, Washington Bible College *
An intriguing book well suited to stimulating discussion in an upper-level course. It addresses issues rented to the social and intellectual history of 20th century American. * Daniel B. Murphy, Hanover College *
Very valuable in helping students understand the Scopes Trial and modern Creationists. * Lois N. Magner, Purdue University *
Very good for supplemental reading in a survey course on religion in America. Lively and stimulating. The book provokes students to get involved. * W. Calvin Smith, University of South Carolina at Aiken *
In his brilliant account of the Tennessee 'monkey trial' of 1925, Mr. Ginger gives us a book where history not only records the events of a time but illuminates their significance for all time. * The New Republic *
This volume provides a clear, informative and interesting chronicle of the 1925 Scopes trial. It relates the trial to the Zeitgeist of the era. * William Simons, SUNY-Oneonta *