Slavery In The Courtroom 1985
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Slavery in the Courtroom 1985
Author | : Paul Finkelman |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 2020-02-20 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1616196432 |
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Winner, Joseph A. Andrews Award from the American Association of Law Libraries, 1986. Provides a detailed discussion and analysis of the pamphlet materials on the law of slavery published in the United States and Great Britain.
Slavery in the Courtroom
Author | : Paul Finkelman |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Government publications |
ISBN | : PURD:32754004364257 |
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An annotated bibliography of American cases. Includes index.
A People s History of the Supreme Court
Author | : Peter Irons |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 609 |
Release | : 2006-07-25 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9781101503133 |
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A comprehensive history of the people and cases that have changed history, this is the definitive account of the nation's highest court featuring a forward by Howard Zinn Recent changes in the Supreme Court have placed the venerable institution at the forefront of current affairs, making this comprehensive and engaging work as timely as ever. In the tradition of Howard Zinn's classic A People's History of the United States, Peter Irons chronicles the decisions that have influenced virtually every aspect of our society, from the debates over judicial power to controversial rulings in the past regarding slavery, racial segregation, and abortion, as well as more current cases about school prayer, the Bush/Gore election results, and "enemy combatants." To understand key issues facing the supreme court and the current battle for the court's ideological makeup, there is no better guide than Peter Irons. This revised and updated edition includes a foreword by Howard Zinn. "A sophisticated narrative history of the Supreme Court . . . [Irons] breathes abundant life into old documents and reminds readers that today's fiercest arguments about rights are the continuation of the endless American conversation." -Publisher's Weekly (starred review)
The Supreme Court Justices
Author | : Melvin Urofsky |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 598 |
Release | : 1994-09-01 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 9781136747465 |
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First published in 1994. In the two centuries of governance under the Constitution, 105 men and two women have sat as justices on the nation’s highest tribunal, the Supreme Court of the United States. Each of them has brought some unique insights or talents to that position. Contributors to this volume were asked to concentrate on the judicial tenure of their subjects, and to interpret those careers and evaluate their importance. They were asked to deal with the pre-Court years only insofar as those experiences had a major impact on jurisprudence.
Biographical Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court
Author | : Melvin I. Urofsky |
Publsiher | : CQ Press |
Total Pages | : 689 |
Release | : 2006-05-25 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9781452267289 |
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The recent dramatic shift in makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court has led to great interest in the rulings and legal opinions of its justices. Now, CQ Press brings you a comprehensive volume that analyzes the lives and legal philosophies of all past and present justices of the Court. Biographical Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court includes signed essays profiling the men and women who have served and are serving on the U.S. Supreme Court. This one-of-a-kind reference includes not only important biographical information, but also in-depth details of the legal contributions made by the men and women of the nation's highest bench. Keeping up with the recent changes to the Court, this volume includes all current justices. New essays profile Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito. Justices are arranged in an easy-to-use alphabetical format. Each essay is prefaced with key biographical information for each justice such as: Birth and death dates Date of nomination to the Court The name of president who nominated the justice The date he or she was seated Date range of service on the Court Within each essay, written by a top legal expert, scholar, or journalist, Biographical Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court provides facts and context along with analysis of the opinions and legal philosophies for each justice. This new volume is an updated edition of The Supreme Court Justices: A Biographical Dictionary (1994). It will prove a valuable resource for academic, community college, law school, and public libraries.
Supreme Decisions Volume 1
Author | : Melvin I. Urofsky |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2018-04-20 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9780429972614 |
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Supreme Decisions: Great Constitutional Cases and Their Impact, Volumes 1, covers twenty-four Supreme Court cases that have shaped American constitutional law. Interpretive chapters shed light on the nuances of each case, the individuals involved, and the social, political, and cultural context at that particular moment in history. Discussing cases from nearly every decade in a two-hundred-year span, Melvin I. Urofsky expounds on the political climate of the United States from the country's infancy through the new millennium. Featuring Marbury v. Madison, Dred Scott v. Sandford, Miranda v. Arizona, Brown v. Board of Education, and many more, this text covers foundational rulings and more recent decisions. Written with students in mind, Melvin I. Urofsky's voice offers compelling and fascinating accounts of American legal milestones.
Supreme Decisions Combined Volume
Author | : Melvin I. Urofsky |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 451 |
Release | : 2018-04-27 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9780429972621 |
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Supreme Decisions: Great Constitutional Cases and Their Impact, Volumes 1 and 2, covers twenty-four Supreme Court cases (twelve per volume) that have shaped American constitutional law. Interpretive chapters shed light on the nuances of each case, the individuals involved, and the social, political, and cultural context at that particular moment in history. Discussing cases from nearly every decade in a two-hundred-year span, Melvin I. Urofsky expounds on the political climate of the United States from the country's infancy through the new millennium. Featuring Marbury v. Madison, Dred Scott v. Sandford, Miranda v. Arizona, Brown v. Board of Education, and many more, this text covers foundational rulings and more recent decisions. Written with students in mind, Melvin I. Urofsky's voice offers compelling and fascinating accounts of American legal milestones.
Government Information as a Public Asset
Author | : United States. Congress. Joint Committee on Printing |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : UIUC:30112018723939 |
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