Author Description

Choosing pivotal and often controversial cases, the authors of Law and Religion: Cases in Context offer a panoramic perspective that brings salient legal and policy themes to life. Each chapter explores a particular case, the facts of that case, and the historical and social context in which each case becomes important. An ideal book for courses on law and religion or First Amendment, Law and Religion: Cases in Context presents: Readable and engaging discussion of landmark cases in the field; The full story behind each case, including details about the engaging individuals who brought the cases and the religious traditions they represent; Cases selected from among those in leading religion and First Amendment casebooks; A thoughtful examination of issues that continue to confound the courts, such as creation science and evolution, religious garb and symbols, tax policy and religion; Scholarly insight from luminary law and religion scholars of diverse professional, religious, geographical, and institutional backgrounds; Written, edited, and illustrated for clarity and accessibility; A companion website, www.aspenlawschool.com/griffin. -- Back cover.