Encyclopedia Of The Supreme Court Second Edition

Author : David Schultz
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438141800

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Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court, Second Edition by David Schultz Pdf

Praise for the previous edition: "...concise, well-written entries...Schultz's accessible work will be of use to both undergraduates and the general public; recommended for all academic and public libraries."—Library Journal "...achieves the goal of presenting a serious overview of the Supreme Court."—Booklist "At its reasonable price this title should be found in every American library, public as well as academic. It should also be purchased by every high school library, no matter how small the school body may be."—American Reference Books Annual From the structure of the Supreme Court to its proceedings, this comprehensive encyclopedia presents the cornerstone of the American justice system. Featuring more than 600 A-to-Z entries—written by leading academics and lawyers—Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court, Second Edition offers a thorough review of critical cases, issues, biographies, and topics important to understanding the Supreme Court. Entries include: Abortion Capital punishment Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Double jeopardy employment discrimination Federalism Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Obergefell v. Hodges police use of force public health and the U.S. Constitution Thurgood Marshall Title IX and schools United States v. Nixon Earl Warren Wiretapping

Author : David Spinoza Tanenhaus
Publisher : MacMillan Reference Library
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0028661281

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Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court of the United States by David Spinoza Tanenhaus Pdf

Focuses on the substance of American law, the processes that produce its legal principles, and the history of the Supreme Court, from its creation to the present. Overview essays address the history of such topics as citizenship, due process, Native Americans, racism, and contraception, emphasizing the social context of each and the social and political pressures that shaped interpretation.

Author : Melvin I. Urofsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Judges
ISBN : 1782681469

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Biographical Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court by Melvin I. Urofsky Pdf

Biographical Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court includes the details of the legal contributions and signed essays profiling the men and women who have served and are serving on the U.S. Supreme Court. Information in each biography includes: birth and death dates, date of nomination to the Court, the name of president who nominated the justice, the date he or she was seated, date range of service on the Court. Within each essay, written by a top legal expert, scholar, or journalist, Biographical Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court provides facts and context along with analysis of the opinions and legal philosophies for each justice.

Author : Thomas Johnson Michie,Beirne Stedman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1082 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : Law
ISBN : UCAL:C3072224

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The Encyclopedia of United States Supreme Court Reports by Thomas Johnson Michie,Beirne Stedman Pdf

Author : Kenneth Jost
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Law
ISBN : 1579581242

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The Supreme Court, A to Z by Kenneth Jost Pdf

This comprehensive, alphabetical encyclopedia of more than 300 easy-to-read entries is the first resource for anyone who wants reliable information or background material on the significant decisions of the Supreme Court, the history of the Court, the justices (every justice is profiled), the powers of the Court, and how the institution has evolved from its origins to the present. Outstanding Academic Book

Author : Congressional Quarterly, Incorporated,John L. Moore
Publisher : Cq Press
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1998-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1568024436

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Encyclopedia of American Government, 3 A to Z References by Congressional Quarterly, Incorporated,John L. Moore Pdf

CQ's award-winning classic quick-information guide to the Supreme Court is now in a new revised edition that incorporates significant decisions from the last four Supreme Court terms, through 1997-1998, yielding ongoing assessments of the Court's impact in key areas of American society and life. This comprehensive, alphabetical encyclopedia of 300+ easy-to-read essays is the perfect first resource for anyone who wants reliable information or background material on the significant decisions of the Supreme Court, the history of the Court, the justices, the powers of the Court, and how the institution has evolved from its origins to the present. CQ's breadth of knowledge and depth of expertise on the Supreme Court is unparalleled. For more than 40 years, librarians, scholars, and citizens have looked to CQ for the best research and reporting on the workings of all three branches of government. Now, this favorite reference volume is in a new edition and at a lower price. In this new edition of The Supreme Court A to Z, readers will find everything they need to know about America's least public institution: -- Biographies of every justice and of many others important to the Court -- Explanations of broader concepts and powers relating to the Court -- Discussions of judicial concepts, terms, and constitutional issues such as individual rights -- Explanations of major cases and their impact on American citizens. This new revised edition includes all the reference features that made earlier editions so popular: more than 100 illustrations, including photographs and cartoons, plus charts, tables, indexes, appendixes, and cross-references. More important, readable treatmentsof complex topics make this work valuable at all levels of research. New to this edition are the significant decisions of the Court's last four terms, through 1997-1998 and additional essays highlighting newly prominent issues in the Court such as the Internet and gay rights. Biographies of current justices have been updated to include their full tenure and impact, and detailed information about obtaining Court decisions online is included.

Author : Thomas Tandy Lewis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 158765363X

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The U.S. Supreme Court by Thomas Tandy Lewis Pdf

Presents an encyclopedia of more than three hundred and fifty articles about the U.S. Supreme Court, covering topics, cases, and people.

Author : J. M. Smits
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 1025 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781781006108

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Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law, Second Edition by J. M. Smits Pdf

Acclaim for the first edition: ïThis is a very important and immense book. . . The Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law is a treasure-trove of honed knowledge of the laws of many countries. It is a reference book for dipping into, time and time again. It is worth every penny and there is not another as comprehensive in its coverage as ElgarÍs. I highly recommend the Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law to all English chambers. This is a very important book that should be sitting in every university law school library.Í _ Sally Ramage, The Criminal Lawyer Containing newly updated versions of existing entries and adding several important new entries, this second edition of the Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law takes stock of present-day comparative law scholarship. Written by leading authorities in their respective fields, the contributions in this accessible book cover and combine not only questions regarding the methodology of comparative law, but also specific areas of law (such as administrative law and criminal law) and specific topics (such as accident compensation and consideration). In addition, the Encyclopedia contains reports on a selected set of countriesÍ legal systems and, as a whole, presents an overview of the current state of affairs. Providing its readers with a unique point of reference, as well as stimulus for further research, this volume is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in comparative law, especially academics, students and practitioners.

Author : Stuart Nagel
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 985 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000105063

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Encyclopedia of Policy Studies, Second Edition, by Stuart Nagel Pdf

"This entirely updated and enlarged Second Edition of a landmark reference/text continues to provide comprehensive coverage of every important aspect of policy studies--discussing concepts, methods, utilization, formation, and implementation both internationally and across each level of government."

Author : John W. Johnson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 653 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003-12-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135955946

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Historic U.S. Court Cases by John W. Johnson Pdf

This collection of essays looks at over 200 major court cases, at both state and federal levels, from the colonial period to the present. Organized thematically, the articles range from 1,000 to 5,000 words and include recent topics such as the Microsoft antitrust case, the O.J. Simpson trials, and the Clinton impeachment. This new edition includes 43 new essays as well as updates throughout, with end-of-essay bibliographies and indexes by case and subject/name.

Author : Linda Greenhouse
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-18
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780197689486

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The U.S. Supreme Court: A Very Short Introduction by Linda Greenhouse Pdf

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring For 30 years, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse chronicled the activities of the U.S. Supreme Court and its justices as a correspondent for the New York Times. In this Very Short Introduction, she draws on her deep knowledge of the court's history and of its written and unwritten rules to show readers how the Supreme Court really works. Greenhouse offers a fascinating institutional biography of a place and its people--men and women who exercise great power but whose names and faces are unrecognized by many Americans and whose work often appears cloaked in mystery. How do cases get to the Supreme Court? How do the justices go about deciding them? What special role does the chief justice play? What do the law clerks do? How does the court relate to the other branches of government? Greenhouse answers these questions by depicting the justices as they confront deep constitutional issues or wrestle with the meaning of confusing federal statutes. Throughout, the author examines many individual Supreme Court cases to illustrate points under discussion, including Marbury v. Madison, the seminal case which established judicial review; District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), which struck down the District of Columbia's gun-control statute and which was, surprisingly, the first time in its history that the Court issued an authoritative interpretation of the Second Amendment; and Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022), which repudiated the right to abortion the Court had recognized nearly fifty years earlier in Roe v. Wade (1973). To add perspective, Greenhouse also compares the Court to foreign courts, revealing interesting differences. For instance, no other country in the world has chosen to bestow life tenure on its judges. The third edition of Greenhouse's Very Short Introduction tracks the changes in the Court's makeup over the past decade, including the landmark decisions of the Obama and Trump eras and the emergence of a conservative supermajority. A superb overview packed with telling details, this volume offers a matchless introduction to one of the pillars of American government.

Author : Edward H. Lawson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 1766 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1560323620

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Encyclopedia of Human Rights by Edward H. Lawson Pdf

Preface to the first edition

Author : John R. Vile
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781442203860

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Essential Supreme Court Decisions by John R. Vile Pdf

First published in 1954, this indispensable reference quickly became the gold standard for concise summaries of important U.S. Supreme Court cases. The only reference guide to Supreme Court cases organized both topically and chronologically within chapters so that readers understand how cases fit into a historical context, the 15th edition has been extensively revised to ensure that it remains the most up-to-date resource available. An essential resource for law students, lawyers, and everyone interested in our nation's Constitution and the Supreme Court decisions that explicate it.

Author : Steven W. Sowards,Juneal Chenoweth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9798216137320

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The Reference Librarian's Bible by Steven W. Sowards,Juneal Chenoweth Pdf

Divided into dedicated categories about the subjects most meaningful to librarians, this valuable resource reviews 500 texts across all major fields. Drawing on their collective experience in reference services and sifting through nearly 30,000 reviews in ARBAonline, editors Steven Sowards, associate director for collection at Michigan State University Libraries, and Juneal Chenoweth, editor of American Reference Books Annual, curated this collection of titles, most of which have been published since 2000, to serve collections and reference librarians in academic and public libraries. From the Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Social Sciences and Encyclopedia of the Civil War to the Encyclopedia of Physics, Encyclopedia of Insects, and Taylor's Encyclopedia of Garden Plants to the formidable Oxford English Dictionary, The Reference Librarian's Bible encompasses every subject imaginable and will be your first stop for choosing and evaluating your library's collections as well as for answering patrons' questions.

Author : Louis J. Palmer, Jr.,Xueyan Z. Palmer
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1476675317

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Encyclopedia of Abortion in the United States, 2d ed. by Louis J. Palmer, Jr.,Xueyan Z. Palmer Pdf

This now revised and updated encyclopedia comprehensively covers abortion from the founding of the nation through 2007. Since the publication of the first edition, the Supreme Court has issued a number of important opinions on abortion, such as the approval of a federal ban on partial-birth abortion in Gonzales v. Carhart. Along with new entries on these events and other topics, the second edition is also enhanced by more than 40 photographs and more than 300 charts and graphs. The roles of the Supreme Court and other judicial and legislative bodies are covered in great detail. Entries focus on the "voting" position taken by every Supreme Court justice who has ever participated in an abortion decision; provide the actual abortion laws of each state; and summarize individual statutes to help nonspecialist readers understand the laws. Many entries focus on the social, religious, or moral arguments surrounding abortion and identify and describe the leading pro-life and pro-choice abortion organizations. There are entries summarizing the major lawful or unlawful activities that have occurred in support or protest of abortion. Medical issues related to abortion are fully covered: modern contraceptive devices, different methods of abortion, the gestational development of the human fetus, embryonic cloning, assisted reproductive technology, surrogacy, and embryonic/fetal stem cell research.