America's prophets : how judicial activism makes America great / David R. Dow.

Author/creator Dow, David R.
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, Conn. : Praeger, ©2009.
Descriptionxv, 165 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Political questions and judicial power--United States.
Judges--Political aspects. --United States.
Judicial review--United States.
United States--Politics and government.

Contents What exactly is judicial activism? -- A short history of "activist" judges -- Griswold v. Connecticut and the rise of judicial prophecy -- Prophetic interpretation of biblical law -- The idea of American law -- Contemporary problems for the activist judge : race, religion, same-sex marriage, abortion, and euthanasia.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008051399
ISBN9780313377082 (alk. paper)
ISBN0313377081 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF5130 .D69 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold