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Collection of essays, poems and personal recollections.
Leo Strauss and His Legacy
With over 10,000 entries, this bibliography is the most comprehensive guide to published writing in the tradition of Leo Strauss, who lived from 1899 to 1973 and was one of the most influential political philosophers of the twentieth century. John A. Murley provides Strauss's own complete bibliography and identifies the work of hundreds of Strauss's students, and their students' students. Leo Strauss and His Legacy charts the path of influence of a beloved teacher and mentor, a deep and lasting heritage that permeates the classrooms of the twenty-first century. Each new generation of students of political philosophy will find this bibliography an indispensable resource.
Roles and Perspectives in the Law
Contains papers presented at a conference entitled "Roles and perspectives in the law" held in April 2002 at Victoria University of Wellington Law School honouring Sir Ivor Richardson upon his retirement as President of the Court of Appeal. Covers eight distinct and contrasting areas of law, the juxtaposition of which illustrates the underlying principles, tensions, and values that run through the law. Includes sections on taxes and commercial regulation.
Rape and the Culture of the Courtroom
A study of how rape stereotypes are used by defence lawyers to gain acquittals in the USA. The author also presents reform proposals, consistent with feminist theories of justice, designed to improve both the American adversary system in general and the way in which the system handles rape cases.
Belonging to America
The notion of equality in the American system is explored through individual discussions of race, sex, religion, ethnic background asking the question who belongs?.
Law and Literature
First published in 1996. The first anthology of its kind in this dynamic new field of study, this volume offers students the best of both worlds-theory and literature. Organized around specific themes to facilitate use of the text in a variety of courses, the material is highly accessible to undergraduates and is suitable as well for graduate students and law students. The anthology includes important articles by key figures in the law and literature debate, and presents seven thematically arranged sections that: Survey the various theoretical perspectives that inform the relationship of law and literature Examine the interplay of ethics, law, and justice * Highlight the great scope and vari...
For the People
Offers a populist interpretation of this famous yet often misunderstood document, explaining how each clause in the Constitution affects citizens and their basic rights.
In Defense of a Political Court
Can the Supreme Court be free of politics? Do we want it to be? Normative constitutional theory has long concerned itself with the legitimate scope and limits of judicial review. Too often, theorists seek to resolve that issue by eliminating politics from constitutional decisionmaking. In contrast, Terri Peretti argues for an openly political role for the Supreme Court. Peretti asserts that politically motivated constitutional decisionmaking is not only inevitable, it is legitimate and desirable as well. When Supreme Court justices decide in accordance with their ideological values, or consider the likely political reaction to the Court's decisions, a number of benefits result. The Court's p...
Constructing Civil Liberties
This book provides a revisionist account of the genealogy of contemporary constitutional law and morals.
