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Opinions of Justice Antonin Scalia
The Caustic Conservative
Av Paul I. Weizer, David A. Schultz
Häftad, 2004
598 kr
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Judicial opinions written by justices of the United States Supreme Court are readily available, yet few Americans will ever examine the full substance of a Court opinion. Students, particularly undergraduate students with no real expertise (or interest) in the law, can find reading opinions an …
Liberal Constitutionalism, Marriage, and Sexual Orientation
A Contemporary Case for Dis-Establishment
Av Gordon Albert Babst, David A. Schultz
Häftad, 2002
274 kr
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Liberal Constitutionalism, Marriage, and Sexual Orientation: A Contemporary Case for Dis-Establishment uses constitutional theory and political philosophy to shed light on an elusive feature of American jurisprudence: the establishment of a sectarian preference in the law to the detriment of …
Antiquated Right
An Argument for the Repeal of the Second Amendment
Av Andrew Carlson, David A. Schultz
Häftad, 2002
239 kr
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Over two hundred years ago, the United States enacted a constitutional amendment ensuring the ability of states to form militias. Although the militia has become obsolete, over 30,000 Americans die every year by gunfire. Both pro-gun and pro-control advocates put forth credible proposals for …
Euthanasia, Morality and the Law
Av Kumar Amarasekara, Mirko Bagaric m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
632 kr
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This book assesses the desirability of legalising euthanasia. From the ethical perspective, euthanasia raises many important issues including the right to life, the right to liberty, the avoidance of unnecessary pain, the appropriate allocation of medical resources, and the rights and duties of …
Judging in Black and White
Decision Making in the South African Appellate Division, 1950-1990
Av Stacia L. Haynie, David A. Schultz
Häftad, 2003
303 kr
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Despite the increasing recognition of judges as political actors, few studies have empirically explored the role and function of courts in repressive regimes. Based on individual case studies as well as empirical analyses of all the reported decisions of the highest appellate court in South Africa, …
Sexual Harassment
Cases, Case Studies, and Commentary
Av Paul I. Weizer, David A. Schultz
Häftad, 2002
278 kr
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It is not always clear what actually constitutes «sexual harassment» or how it differs from other types of discrimination based on gender. Often, what is thought of as sexual harassment by one person might be considered simply rude or immature behavior by another. While sexual harassment is a major …
Speech, Conduct, and the First Amendment
Av Howard Schweber, David A. Schultz
Häftad, 2003
328 kr
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Speech, Conduct, and the First Amendment offers a concise yet thorough review of all areas of First Amendment jurisprudence, including historical background and the most recent developments. Points of difference – as well as agreement – among justices of the Supreme Court are connected to broader …
Constitution and the Nation
The Civil War and American Constitutionalism, 1830-1890
Av Christopher Waldrep, Lynne Curry m. fl.
Häftad, 2003
254 kr
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The Civil War shook America to the core of its constitutional foundations. Before the war, the Constitution protected slavery and kept power decentralized. During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln gathered enormous national power to combat what he called the «anarchy» of secession. After the …
Constitution and the Nation
The Regulatory State, 1890-1945
Av Christopher Waldrep, Lynne Curry m. fl.
Häftad, 2003
254 kr
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The rapid acceleration of industrialization and the transformation of market capitalism that followed the Civil War provided new opportunities for employment and wealth for many Americans. But these opportunities came at a cost: overcrowded and unsanitary housing, long work hours in dangerous …
Constitution and the Nation
A Revolution in Rights, 1937-2002
Av Christopher Waldrep, Lynne Curry m. fl.
Häftad, 2003
254 kr
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In 1937 the Supreme Court revolutionized American constitutionalism, sharply restricting the states’ powers and expanding those of the national government. In following years the civil rights movement caused further change, challenging American life with its demands for equal rights under the …
Comparative Constitutional Traditions
Av James T. McHugh, David A. Schultz
Häftad, 2002
260 kr
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This book compares and contrasts several constitutional traditions from various regions of the world. The first chapter provides the foundation for norms, ideas, and values that frame this comparison. Western and Eastern concepts of law, the relationship of law and ideology, the common law and …
Leaders of the Pack
Polls and Case Studies of Great Supreme Court Justices
Av William D. Pederson, Norman W. Provizer m. fl.
Häftad, 2003
315 kr
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Greatness and leadership are two ideas that often intersect, especially in the imagery of leading the pack of more than one hundred Supreme Court justices. Despite differences in interpretation, there are points of agreement concerning the names of the most remarkable people who have been and are …
Judicial Politics in Texas
Partisanship, Money, and Politics in State Courts
Av Kyle Cheek, Anthony Champagne m. fl.
Häftad, 2004
329 kr
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In recent years, judicial elections have changed dramatically. The elections themselves have become increasingly partisan, interest group involvement in judicial races has escalated, recent court decisions have freed judicial candidates to speak more openly than ever before about their judicial …
Injustice for All
"Mapp vs. Ohio and the Fourth Amendment
Av Priscilla H. Machado Zotti, David Schultz
Häftad, 2005
268 kr
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With its original documents and extensive interviews, Injustice for All is an authentic voice for civil liberties and change and the consequences that result. The book details the historical, legal, and political significance of the famous search-and-seizure case Mapp v. Ohio. From the underworld …
Institutions & Public Law
Comparative Approaches
Av Tom Ginsburg, Robert A. Kagan
Häftad, 2005
315 kr
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Institutions & Public Law: Comparative Approaches is a set of essays on the politics of law and courts by leading public law scholars in the United States, Europe, and Latin America. The essays share the view that understanding courts requires attention to the political dynamics that shape judicial …
Nowhere to Hide
Defeat of the Sovereign Immunity Defense for Crimes of Genocide and the Trials of Slobodan Milosevic and Saddam Hussein
Av Michael J. Kelly, David A. Schultz
Häftad, 2005
297 kr
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This work tracks two dynamics: the evolution of genocide into an international crime and the erosion of sovereign immunity as a defense to prosecution. Both dynamics meet in the trials of Slobodan Milosevic for the Bosnian genocide at Srebrenica and Saddam Hussein for the Kurdish and Marsh Arab …
