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

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.
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ISBN
9780847685677
Publisert
1997-08-28
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc; Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Vekt
254 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
146 mm
Dybde
11 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
192

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David E. Marion is professor of political science at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia.