Christopher Wolfe

Judicial Activism

Bulwark of Freedom or Precarious Security?

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Produktbeschreibung

In this revised and updated edition of a classic text, one of America's leading constitutional theorists presents a brief but well-balanced history of judicial review and summarizes the arguments both for and against judicial activism within the context of American democracy. Christopher Wolfe demonstrates how modern courts have used their power to create new "rights" with fateful political consequences and he challenges popular opinions held by many contemporary legal scholars. This is important reading for anyone interested in the role of the judiciary within American politics. Praise for the first edition of Judicial Activism: "This is a splendid contribution to the literature, integrating for the first time between two covers an extensive debate, honestly and dispassionately presented, on the role of courts in American policy. -Stanley C. Brubaker, Colgate University

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Second Edition
• Seitenzahl: 164
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. April 1997
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 400g
• ISBN-13: 9780847685318
• ISBN-10: 0847685314
• Artikelnr.: 31201439

Autorenporträt

By Christopher Wolfe

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Framing the Issue Chapter 3 The
Constitution and the Need for Adaptation Chapter 4 Judicial Review and
Democracy Chapter 5 Judicial Review and Good Government Chapter 6 Democracy
and the Indirect Effects of Judicial Review