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Supreme Court Decisions

Introduction by Jay M. Feinman
Edited by Richard Beeman

Introduction by Jay M. Feinman
Edited by Richard Beeman

Introduction by Jay M. Feinman
Edited by Richard Beeman

Introduction by Jay M. Feinman
Edited by Richard Beeman

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    About Supreme Court Decisions

    A selection of the landmark Supreme Court decisions that have shaped American society

    Penguin presents a series of six portable, accessible, and—above all—essential reads from American political history, selected by leading scholars. Series editor Richard Beeman, author of The Penguin Guide to the U.S. Constitution, draws together the great texts of American civic life, including the founding documents, pivotal historical speeches, and important Supreme Court decisions, to create a timely and informative mini-library of perennially vital issues.

    The Supreme Court is one of America’s leading expositors of and participants in debates about American values. Legal expert Jay M. Feinman introduces and selects some of the most important Supreme Court Decisions of all time, which touch on the very foundations of American society. These cases cover a vast array of issues, from the powers of government and freedom of speech to freedom of religion and civil liberties. Feinman offers commentary on each case and excerpts from the opinions of the Justices that show the range of debate in the Supreme Court and its importance to civil society. Among the cases included will be Marbury v. Madison, on the supremacy of the Constitution and the power of judicial review; U.S. v. Nixon, on separation of powers; and Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, a post-9/11 case on presidential power and due process.

    About Supreme Court Decisions

    A selection of the landmark Supreme Court decisions that have shaped American society

    Penguin presents a series of six portable, accessible, and—above all—essential reads from American political history, selected by leading scholars. Series editor Richard Beeman, author of The Penguin Guide to the U.S. Constitution, draws together the great texts of American civic life, including the founding documents, pivotal historical speeches, and important Supreme Court decisions, to create a timely and informative mini-library of perennially vital issues.

    The Supreme Court is one of America’s leading expositors of and participants in debates about American values. Legal expert Jay M. Feinman introduces and selects some of the most important Supreme Court Decisions of all time, which touch on the very foundations of American society. These cases cover a vast array of issues, from the powers of government and freedom of speech to freedom of religion and civil liberties. Feinman offers commentary on each case and excerpts from the opinions of the Justices that show the range of debate in the Supreme Court and its importance to civil society. Among the cases included will be Marbury v. Madison, on the supremacy of the Constitution and the power of judicial review; U.S. v. Nixon, on separation of powers; and Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, a post-9/11 case on presidential power and due process.

    Also by Richard Beeman

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    Also by Richard Beeman

    The Penguin Guide to the United States Constitution
    Plain, Honest Men
    See all books by Richard Beeman

    About Richard Beeman

    Richard Beeman is a professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of several books on the history of revolutionary America; his biography of Patrick Henry was a finalist for the National Book Award. He has received… More about Richard Beeman

    About Richard Beeman

    Richard Beeman is a professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of several books on the history of revolutionary America; his biography of Patrick Henry was a finalist for the National Book Award. He has received… More about Richard Beeman

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    Category: Domestic Politics | History

    Paperback | $14.00
    Published by Penguin Books
    Aug 28, 2012 | 176 Pages | 4-1/4 x 7-3/8 | ISBN 9780143121992

    Category: Domestic Politics | History

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Penguin Books
    Aug 28, 2012 | 176 Pages | ISBN 9781101603710

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