The Burger Court - Justices, Rulings, and Legacy (Hardcover, Annotated edition)

A valuable analysis of the political environment, judicial records, and implications of rulings during the era of the Burger Court. The Burger Court delivered significant decisions in cases involving the separation of powers, equal protection, free speech, and civil liberties. The Burger Court guaranteed in Roe v. Wade a woman's right to an abortion, demonstrating that this court definitely had a mind of its own. This handbook is as suitable for the preparation of term papers and debates as it is for ready reference and more involved research. Includes extensive reference materials such as further reading and bibliographical sections directing users to primary sources and Court documents Covers key people such as Archibald Cox and Gerald Ford, laws such as the Equal Rights Amendment and the Voting Rights Act, and events such as the Iranian Hostage Crisis and the Watergate Scandal

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	ABC-CLIO Supreme Court Handbooks
Release date:	November 2000
First published:	November 2000
Authors:	Tinsley E. Yarbrough
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	346
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-57607-179-3
Categories:	Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Courts & procedure > General Promotions
LSN:	1-57607-179-0
Barcode:	9781576071793

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