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The war that wasn't : religious conflict and compromise in the common schools of New York State, 1865-1900 / Benjamin Justice.

Author/creator Justice, Benjamin, 1971-
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoAlbany : State University of New York Press,
Descriptionxiv, 285 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Subject(s)
Religion in the public schools--New York (State) --History --19th century.
Church and education--New York (State) --History --19th century.
Church and state--New York (State) --History --19th century.
Contents Explaining the history of religion in public schools -- Democracy trumps theocracy : the secular origins of the common school system in New York -- Religion in post-bellum state and local governance -- Politics, religion, and district schooling -- Religious use of the district schoolhouse -- Religious exercises in district schools -- Local control, religion, and urban schooling -- Religious exercises in urban schools -- Public funds for religious schools -- Explanations and implications.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 275-280) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2004013799
ISBN0791462110 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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