The Antagonists: Hugo Black, Felix Frankfurter and Civil Liberties in Modern America
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.16 (644 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0671725033 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. . From Publishers Weekly Supreme Court justices Black and Frankfurter subscribed to opposing political beliefs that first caused judicial animosity between them but led to mutual respect and, finally, friendship. Simon analyzes their backgrounds and important court cases in a work that PW termed "scholarly yet accessible to lay readers." Photos
James F. Simon has captured the rarely seen world of the Supreme Court where larger-than-life rivalries and personalities have an impact on the decisions that shape our lives. 8 pages of photos.
Must read for a soon to be law student. Brande Forget what you see on television about how the law works. The law is often about the forceful personalities behind the robes and how they are shaped by their own life experiences. This book touches on the incorporation doctrine, judicial restraint and many other broad judicial themes. The outcome is counter intuitive and, thus, eyeopening for civil libertarians and conservatives alike.