The Separation of Church and State - by Darien A McWhirter (Hardcover)

About the Book

Students learn about the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment and discover how just 16 words in the U.S. Constitution inaugurated a debate that continues to this day. The author objectively follows the debate in relation to prayer in public schools, government support for religious schools, the right to speak and raise money for religious causes, when religion conflicts with the law, and where this issue stands today.

Book Synopsis

Students learn about the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment and discover how just 16 words in the U.S. Constitution inaugurated a debate that continues to this day. The author objectively follows the debate in relation to prayer in public schools, government support for religious schools, the right to speak and raise money for religious causes, when religion conflicts with the law, and where this issue stands today.

Review Quotes

.,."provides valuable analyses of the constitutional issues studied in today's classrooms....Unlike compilations of Supreme Court cases, here they are treated in the context of the events that shaped them. In the discussion of a case, we learn why it came up, what were the principal arguments, and what was the effect of the decision. High school teachers of current history will find this series extremely valuable."-The Book Report

.,."value for adults seeking a strong refresher course in Constitutional issues....The tone is scholarly yet quite accesible, lending to understanding research reports."-The Bookwatch

?...provides valuable analyses of the constitutional issues studied in today's classrooms....Unlike compilations of Supreme Court cases, here they are treated in the context of the events that shaped them. In the discussion of a case, we learn why it came up, what were the principal arguments, and what was the effect of the decision. High school teachers of current history will find this series extremely valuable.?-The Book Report

?...value for adults seeking a strong refresher course in Constitutional issues....The tone is scholarly yet quite accesible, lending to understanding research reports.?-The Bookwatch

?Very well-written and documented, the texts can serve as both background reading and reference sources. Highly recommended.?-Infotech

?Well-written, concise and comprehensive....should be welcomed with gratitude by everyone interested in drafting a better understanding of the role of judicial review in the American political system.?-Law Books in Review

..."value for adults seeking a strong refresher course in Constitutional issues....The tone is scholarly yet quite accesible, lending to understanding research reports."-The Bookwatch

"Very well-written and documented, the texts can serve as both background reading and reference sources. Highly recommended."-Infotech

"Well-written, concise and comprehensive....should be welcomed with gratitude by everyone interested in drafting a better understanding of the role of judicial review in the American political system."-Law Books in Review

..."provides valuable analyses of the constitutional issues studied in today's classrooms....Unlike compilations of Supreme Court cases, here they are treated in the context of the events that shaped them. In the discussion of a case, we learn why it came up, what were the principal arguments, and what was the effect of the decision. High school teachers of current history will find this series extremely valuable."-The Book Report

About the Author

DARIEN A. MCWHIRTER is an attorney specializing in employment and constitutional law. He received a Ph.D. in political science from Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut and a J.D. from the University of Texas Law School, Austin. He was a staff attorney with the Texas Association of School Boards and general counsel at the National Center for Employee Ownership. Dr. McWhirter is the author of Your Rights at Work and Sharing Ownership, and the coauthor of Privacy in the Workplace and Privacy as a Constitutional Right as well as the Exploring the Constitution Series, published by Oryx Press. He is a member of the California and Texas Bar Associations.