
The Jurisprudence of Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.: The Law and Politics of 'Libertarian Dignity' - The Jurisprudence of Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. (Paperback)
David E. Marion (author)
£39.00
Paperback
192 Pages /
Published: 28/10/1997
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This close analysis of Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.'s, jurisprudence on the eve of his death on July 24, 1997, demonstrates why Brennan deserves to be recognized as the most important liberal jurist of the twentieth century. David E. Marion offers a careful review of Brennan's opinions that clarifies his defense of libertarian dignity and illustrates the profound political and constitutional impact of Brennan's opinions on public discourse and government policy. This is must reading for anyone interested in the role of the judiciary in modern American public life.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780847685677
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 254 g
Dimensions: 229 x 146 x 11 mm
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Marion carefully and objectively examines Brennan's opinions and writings . . . Marion reminds the reader of the more sober teaching of the founding generation who relied on a 'government of laws, and not men' for our political salvation. -- Ralph A. Rossum, Claremont McKenna College
Marion presents a respectful yet critical survey and analysis of the thought of Justice William J. Brennan. . . . A welcome antidote to the hagiography so common in discussions of Brennan. . . . Recommended for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty. * CHOICE *
A welcome antidote to the hagiography so common in discussions of Brennan. -- J.R. Vile, Middle Tenn. State Universtiy * CHOICE, May 98 *
Marion presents a respectful yet critical survey and analysis of the thought of Justice William J. Brennan. . . . A welcome antidote to the hagiography so common in discussions of Brennan. . . . Recommended for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty. * CHOICE *
A welcome antidote to the hagiography so common in discussions of Brennan. -- J.R. Vile, Middle Tenn. State Universtiy * CHOICE, May 98 *
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