Religion and the Law in America: An Encyclopedia of Personal Belief and Public Policy [2 volumes]

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This work is a comprehensive survey of one of the oldest-and hottest-debates in American history: the role of religion in the public discourse. * 250 A-Z entries analyze specific court cases or offer short, topical surveys of specific areas * Bibliographies follow each entry, indicating direction for further investigation * Thematic essays analyze such controversial topics as the establishment clause, the teaching of creationism and evolution, and the refusal of medical care * A chronology traces the development of attitudes toward the issue and changes in the relationship between church and state

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"recommended for public and school libraries and is strongly recommended for church and seminary libraries." - Library Journal "highly recommended for all undergraduate libraries and large public libraries serving the interested general reader and researcher." - Reference & User Services Quarterly "The collection of court cases discussed, the subsequent discussion, and extensive cross-referencing after each entry make this a valuable reference work, eminently suitable for all libraries and all levels." - ARBA

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Scott A. Merriman, Ph.D., is a part-time instructor of history at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, and adjunct assistant professor at the University of Maryland University College in Adelphi, MD.