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Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson of Kentucky : A Political Biography by James E. St. Clair and Linda C. Gugin (2002, Hardcover)
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PublisherUniversity Press of Kentucky
ISBN-100813122473
ISBN-139780813122472
eBay Product ID (ePID)2140340
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Number of Pages408 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameChief Justice Fred M. Vinson of Kentucky : a Political Biography
Publication Year2002
SubjectAmerican Government / Judicial Branch, Political, Lawyers & Judges, American Government / State
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorJames E. St. Clair, Linda C. Gugin
FormatHardcover
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Item Weight28 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2001-007628
Reviews"Their excellent biography is dedicated largely to showing the Vinson 'was so much more' than just head of the American judiciary from 1946 to 1953, for his pubic career prior to that had spanned a quarter-century and was among the most distinguished of his time.... A superb and much-needed contribution to political and judicial history." -- Journal of Southern History, "This readable biography of an eminent Kentuckian corrects this oversight to a significant degree and provides the basis for re-examining Vinson's reputation.... An engaging narrative." -- David J. Bodenhamer, "Their excellent biography is dedicated largely to showing the Vinson 'was so much more' than just head of the American judiciary from 1946 to 1953, for his pubic career prior to that had spanned a quarter-century and was among the most distinguished of his time.... A superb and much-needed contribution to political and judicial history.-- Journal of Southern History" -- Journal of Southern History, "Provides a sympathetic, easily read portrait of a small-town lawyer who rose to the top levels of all three branches of federal government." -- Centrepiece, "Provides a basis for reevaluating Vinson's reputation as a failure on the Supreme Court.... This is a 'must read' for anyone who hopes to understand the Vinson court.-- Law and Politics Book Review" -- Law and Politics Book Review, "St. Clair and Gugin provide a sympathetic, easily read portrait of a successful and devoted public servant. Even half a century after his death, Vinson remains a model worthy of emulation.-- Lexington Herald-Leader" -- Lexington Herald-Leader, "Opens a path for others to tread as the varied career of the most famous Kentuckian you've never heard of increasingly comes to light.-- Louisville Courier-Journal" -- Louisville Courier-Journal, Provides a sympathetic, easily read portrait of a small-town lawyer who rose to the top levels of all three branches of federal government., St. Clair and Gugin provide a sympathetic, easily read portrait of a successful and devoted public servant. Even half a century after his death, Vinson remains a model worthy of emulation., "The first in-depth analysis of Fred M. Vinson, Kentucky's only chief justice of the United States.-- Kentucky Monthly" -- Kentucky Monthly, "Frederick Moore Vinson (1890-1953) was the thirteenth chief justice of the United States (1946-1953), and, until now, the only one of that number without a full biography.-- H-New Reviews" -- H-New Reviews, "St. Clair and Gugin provide a sympathetic, easily read portrait of a successful and devoted public servant. Even half a century after his death, Vinson remains a model worthy of emulation." -- Lexington Herald-Leader, "Meticulously assimilates -- for the first time in a single source -- an erudite yet accessible comparative analysis examining Vinson's largely overlooked but pioneering roles in developing modern governmental functions.-- Leo" -- Leo, Opens a path for others to tread as the varied career of the most famous Kentuckian you've never heard of increasingly comes to light., "Provides a basis for reevaluating Vinson's reputation as a failure on the Supreme Court.... This is a 'must read' for anyone who hopes to understand the Vinson court." -- Law and Politics Book Review, "This readable biography of an eminent Kentuckian corrects this oversight to a significant degree and provides the basis for re-examining Vinson's reputation.... An engaging narrative.-- David J. Bodenhamer" -- David J. Bodenhamer, "Opens a path for others to tread as the varied career of the most famous Kentuckian you've never heard of increasingly comes to light." -- Louisville Courier-Journal, "Provides a sympathetic, easily read portrait of a small-town lawyer who rose to the top levels of all three branches of federal government.-- Centrepiece" -- Centrepiece, "At long last we have a first-rate biography of Fred Vinson that accounts for his significance in a thorough and readable fashion. Students of the U.S. Supreme Court, World War II, and American and Kentucky politics will profit from this book." -- Robert M. Ireland, This readable biography of an eminent Kentuckian corrects this oversight to a significant degree and provides the basis for re-examining Vinson's reputation.... An engaging narrative., "A highly readable, balanced biography.... A useful addition to all libraries.-- Journal of American History" -- Journal of American History, "Presents a memorable portrait of an admirable in unappreciated statesman.-- Appellate Practice Journal" -- Appellate Practice Journal, At long last we have a first-rate biography of Fred Vinson that accounts for his significance in a thorough and readable fashion. Students of the U.S. Supreme Court, World War II, and American and Kentucky politics will profit from this book., "A highly readable, balanced biography.... A useful addition to all libraries." -- Journal of American History, Provides a basis for reevaluating Vinson's reputation as a failure on the Supreme Court.... This is a 'must read' for anyone who hopes to understand the Vinson court., "Frederick Moore Vinson (1890-1953) was the thirteenth chief justice of the United States (1946-1953), and, until now, the only one of that number without a full biography." -- H-New Reviews, "Presents a memorable portrait of an admirable in unappreciated statesman." -- Appellate Practice Journal, "The first in-depth analysis of Fred M. Vinson, Kentucky's only chief justice of the United States." -- Kentucky Monthly, Meticulously assimilates--for the first time in a single source--an erudite yet accessible comparative analysis examining Vinson's largely overlooked but pioneering roles in developing modern governmental functions., Their excellent biography is dedicated largely to showing the Vinson 'was so much more' than just head of the American judiciary from 1946 to 1953, for his pubic career prior to that had spanned a quarter-century and was among the most distinguished of his time.... A superb and much-needed contribution to political and judicial history., "Meticulously assimilates -- for the first time in a single source -- an erudite yet accessible comparative analysis examining Vinson's largely overlooked but pioneering roles in developing modern governmental functions." -- Leo, Frederick Moore Vinson (1890-1953) was the thirteenth chief justice of the United States (1946-1953), and, until now, the only one of that number without a full biography.
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LC Classification NumberKF8745.V55S7 2002
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