Opis: Encyclopedia of American Civil Liberties - Kara E. Stooksbury, Otis H. Stephens, John M. Scheb

Spanning three volumes, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers the full range of civil rights and liberties in America from the antecedents of the Bill of Rights to the most recent controversies over political and social issues, including abortion, free speech, religious liberty, voting rights, and the guarantees of equality. It also addresses the civil rights and liberties issues stemming from America's ongoing "war on terror." Detailed entries include key concepts, historical events and developments, major trials and appellate court decisions, landmark legislation, legal doctrines, important personalities, and key organisations and agencies. Entries have an objective tone, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions. Designed as an up-to-date reference source for students and scholars, the encyclopedia will help broaden and heighten understanding and appreciation for the wide range of issues associated with civil rights and liberties in the United States, and is the most sophisticated treatment available. The volumes consist of original entries, arranged alphabetically, on many current issues as well as in-depth coverage of the rights Americans have enjoyed. Written by experts in the field, including attorneys, judges, and legal scholars, the encyclopedia provides important information on the background and development of an issue or event. The set concludes with over three dozen essential primary documents, including landmark statutes, key court decisions, and influential essays.

"[T]he editors of this new encyclopedia correctly assert that theirs is the only source that equally treats rights (relating to the democratic commitment to equality) and liberties (debates between individual freedom and governmental power). Their expertise in history, politics, and law is evident. With over 600 entries, the set is unusually comprehensive, including important people and organizations; laws and court cases; legal concepts; and hot topics. It goes beyond the typical issues associated with certain groups (such as women and abortion) to discuss concerns like living wills, the right of asylum, and surrogate motherhood. This new encyclopedia is also particularly handy. Along with the expected bibliography and index, it includes a list of entries, a reader's guide to related topics, an alphabetized list of relevant cases (including legal citations), and the full text of almost 40 primary documents. Many may wish this work had arrived before the others. It is a very worthy candidate for libraries wanting a fresh core resource. Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through graduate students; general readers." -

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Szczegóły: Encyclopedia of American Civil Liberties - Kara E. Stooksbury, Otis H. Stephens, John M. Scheb

Tytuł: Encyclopedia of American Civil Liberties
Autor: Kara E. Stooksbury, Otis H. Stephens, John M. Scheb
Producent: Greenwood Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780313327582
Rok produkcji: 2006
Ilość stron: 1512
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 3.63 kg

Recenzje: Encyclopedia of American Civil Liberties - Kara E. Stooksbury, Otis H. Stephens, John M. Scheb