The State and Religion in a Nutshell

by Thomas C. Berg

Expert narrative reflects the substantial attention the Supreme Court has given to religious-freedom issues under the First Amendment over the last 15 years. Text covers issues such as separation of church and state, equality of treatment, and religious liberty. Provides historical perspective and explains how the Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause interact. State constitutions and legislative provisions on religious freedom are discussed as well.

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Frankie · Rating 3 out of 5]

my roommate's a law student and wanted me to read this. i do recommend it for a quick and easy rundown of church/state politics.

[Les Gehman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great overview of the establishment and free exercise clauses of the first amendment. It's well worth hanging on to as a quickly accessible reference.