The myth of judicial activism : making sense of Supreme Court decisions / Kermit Roosevelt III.

Author/creator Roosevelt, Kermit, 1971-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Haven : Yale University Press, ©2006.
Descriptionviii, 262 pages ; 22 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
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Subjects

Contents The plain meaning of the constitution : the fallacy of direct enforcement -- The model : what doctrine is for -- From activism to legitimacy -- Equal protection, criminal procedure, executive detention -- Gay rights : Romer, Lawrence, and Goodridge -- Abortion : Roe and Casey -- Takings : Kelo v. City of New London -- The establishment clause -- The death penalty : Roper and Atkins -- The First Amendment : campaign finance reform -- Refusing to defer -- Reviled decisions -- Branches behaving badly : whom do you trust?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [237]-246) and index.
LCCN 2006013002
ISBN0300114680 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9780300114683

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF8742 .R65 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold