Supreme Decisions, Volume 1: Great Constitutional Cases and Their Impact

By: Melvin I. Urofsky

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Synopsis: Supreme Decisions: Great Constitutional Cases and Their Impact covers twenty-three 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780813347325
Publisher:: Westview Press
Date of Addition:: 11/06/12
Copyrighted By:: Westview Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
Grade Levels:: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.