The U. S. Supreme Court in American society : historical perspectives / James Hart (formerly at Stetson University College of Law and University of Denver Sturm College of Law, USA).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hart, James, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar studies in law and society.

Elgar studies in law and society

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.

Adams, John, 1735-1826.

United States. Supreme Court--History.

United States.

Judicial process.

Law--United States.

Law.

United States--Politics and government.

Local Subjects:

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.

Adams, John, 1735-1826.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (182 pages).

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

United States Supreme Court in American society

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This insightful book examines the U.S. Supreme Court in a broad historical context, concentrating on the influence of political movements, military and economic developments, the arts and technology on the law and vice versa. Exploring major case law in each period from the Age of Enlightenment and the Civil War to the Watergate Scandal and the present day, James Hart illustrates the role of the Supreme Court in American society. Using historical research to construct a sense of time and place that moves beyond purely legal issues, Hart analyses major Justices, including John Jay, Robert Jackson and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, against the socio-legal backdrop of each era. Ultimately, the book creates a cohesive picture of how the personalities and perspectives of key Justices affected the Court's jurisprudence and made it what it is today. This fascinating book is a vital resource for students and scholars of American law, constitutional and administrative law, law and society and legal history, and the general public as well. It is also highly beneficial for lawyers and policymakers interested in understanding the U.S. Supreme Court and society"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Preface

1. The beginning

2. The country forms its identity

3. Antebellum and the civil war

4. Reconstruction

5. The court, wartime, and free speech

6. The great depression

7. The warren court and civil rights

8. Watergate and presidential power

9. To the present and the future of individual rights.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-03-537576-1

1-03-534927-2

OCLC:

1540659497