Trying Biology
Adam R. Shapiro
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Trying Biology
Published
2013
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Pages
200
ISBN-13
9781299561007
Description
In Trying Biology, Adam R. Shapiro convincingly dispels many conventional assumptions about the 1925 Scopes "monkey" trial. Most view it as an event driven primarily by a conflict between science and religion. Countering this, Shapiro shows the importance of timing: the Scopes trial occurred at a crucial moment in the history of biology textbook publishing, education reform in Tennessee, and progressive school reform across the country. He places the trial in this broad context -- alongside American Protestant antievolution sentiment -- and in doing so sheds new light on the trial and the historical relationship of science and religion in America. For the first time we see how religious objections to evolution became a prevailing concern to the American textbook industry even before the Scopes trial began. Shapiro explores both the development of biology textbooks leading up to the trial and the ways in which the textbook industry created new books and presented them as "responses" to the trial. Today, the controversy continues over textbook warning labels, making Shapiro's study -- particularly as it plays out in one of America's most famous trials -- an original contribution to a timely discussion. - Publisher.
Subjects
On the origin of species by means of natural selection
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
De rerum natura
International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology
Le Deuxième Sexe
Physics
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Trying Biology?
This edition of Trying Biology has approximately 200 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Trying Biology?
For most readers, Trying Biology typically takes between 4h 10m and 2h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 50,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 50,000 words
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What is the word count of Trying Biology?
The estimated word count for Trying Biology is approximately 50,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Trying Biology?
Trying Biology was written by Adam R. Shapiro.
When was Trying Biology published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.