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Contemporary Supreme Court Cases : Landmark Decisions since Roe V. Wade by Russell L. Weaver and Donald E. Lively (2006, Hardcover)

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PublisherABC-Clio, LLC

ISBN-100313335141

ISBN-139780313335143

eBay Product ID (ePID)63746530

Product Key Features

Number of Pages280 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameContemporary Supreme Court Cases : Landmark Decisions since Roe V. Wade

Publication Year2006

SubjectAmerican Government / Judicial Branch, Constitutional, General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLaw, Political Science, Psychology

AuthorRussell L. Weaver, Donald E. Lively

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight26.6 Oz

Item Length10.1 in

Item Width7.3 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2006-015155

Reviews'This collection of cases since Roe v. Wade emphasizes landmark decisions regarding separation and distribution of powers, federal commerce power, equality and discrimination in terms of race and gender, and individual rights such as freedom of the press, speech, and religion. Cases are described and the issue, year of decision, outcome, author of opinion, and vote are singled out in separate boxes. Cases were chosen based on their influence on both society and the boundaries of government power and individual rights.'-Reference & Research Book News

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal342.73

SynopsisThrough the examination of these cases, the authors provide readers with an understanding of the significant role that the Supreme Court performs in shaping the boundaries of governmental power and contours of individual rights and liberties. The review of these modern decisions is provided against a historical backdrop that affords perspective and enriched context. Selection of the landmark decision (Roe v. Wade) as a departure point makes the book particularly useful in understanding the Court's impact upon contemporary American society. Given the controversial nature of this decision, which recognized a woman's liberty to elect an abortion, it also serves as a portal for examining the points and counterpoints with respect to the Court's function. Treadlines during this period profile a Court that grew increasingly cautious in charting constitutional rights and liberties and equality principles and less amenable to unbridled expansion of federal power. Through processes of review that limit protected speech or reflect less concern when speech is burdened by regulation that is not content-based or does not target expression directly, for instance, the Court has imposed significant curbs upon the First Amendment. Overall, the Supreme Court has become increasingly assertive in reviewing congressional power to regulate in areas that fall within the historical province of the states. This work engenders an appreciation for how constitutional power, rights, and liberties are not a constant over time but works in progress that are subject to the ebb and flow of judicial philosophy. Written for a general audience and particularly accessible for non-law school students and non-lawyers, factand summary boxes provide quick insight and understanding of cases. Entries include Craig v. Boren (1976), Illinois v. Gates (1983), Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Chadha (1983), Reno v. American Civil Liberties Union (1992), United States v. Virginia (1996), Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), Lawrence v. Texas (2003), Hamdi v. Rumsfeld (2004), and many others. In addition, a glossary defines key terms., Provides concise but informative summaries of and insight into landmark Supreme Court Decisions since Roe v. Wade (1973)., Through the examination of these cases, the authors provide readers with an understanding of the significant role that the Supreme Court performs in shaping the boundaries of governmental power and contours of individual rights and liberties. The review of these modern decisions is provided against a historical backdrop that affords perspective and enriched context. Selection of the landmark decision (Roe v. Wade) as a departure point makes the book particularly useful in understanding the Court's impact upon contemporary American society. Given the controversial nature of this decision, which recognized a woman's liberty to elect an abortion, it also serves as a portal for examining the points and counterpoints with respect to the Court's function. Treadlines during this period profile a Court that grew increasingly cautious in charting constitutional rights and liberties and equality principles and less amenable to unbridled expansion of federal power. Through processes of review that limit protected speech or reflect less concern when speech is burdened by regulation that is not content-based or does not target expression directly, for instance, the Court has imposed significant curbs upon the First Amendment. Overall, the Supreme Court has become increasingly assertive in reviewing congressional power to regulate in areas that fall within the historical province of the states. This work engenders an appreciation for how constitutional power, rights, and liberties are not a constant over time but works in progress that are subject to the ebb and flow of judicial philosophy. Written for a general audience and particularly accessible for non-law school students and non-lawyers, fact and summary boxes provide quick insight and understanding of cases. Entries include Craig v. Boren (1976), Illinois v. Gates (1983), Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Chadha (1983), Reno v. American Civil Liberties Union (1992), United States v. Virginia (1996), Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), Lawrence v. Texas (2003), Hamdi v. Rumsfeld (2004), and many others. In addition, a glossary defines key terms.

LC Classification NumberKF4550