Earl Warren and the Struggle for Justice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781498520157)

Earl Warren and the Struggle for Justice explores the remarkable life of one of the leading public figures and jurists of twentieth century America. Based on newly available source materials, it traces Warren's progressive vision of government from its origins in the fight against urban corruption in Oakland, California during the 1930s to its culmination in the effort to professionalize public school administration, law enforcement, and the management of the electoral process under the auspices of the U.S. Constitution. Although Warren's major social justice decisions strengthened democracy at a crucial juncture in American and world history, in times of crisis his excessive deference to national security officials sometimes jeopardized other core human rights, as shown in his approaches to the Japanese internment and the investigation into the assassination of President John Kennedy. The book offers accessible and fresh insights into the dynamics of the Supreme Court and the accomplishments of Earl Warren, the man, jurist, and political leader.

Author: Paul Moke
ISBN-10: 1498520154
ISBN-13: 9781498520157
Publisher: Lexington Books
Language: English
Published: 05/19/2017
Pages: 394
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.30d