The Constitutional Rights of Women: Cases in Law and Social ChangeUniversity of Wisconsin Press, 1988 - 637 pages Goldstein provides a legal casebook examining women's constitutional rights as determined by U.S. Supreme Court decisions. This revised and updated edition of her 1979 work contains cases through the 1987 Supreme Court term. The cases discuss women's rights and 20th-century civil rights concepts equal protection of the laws, discriminatory practices, and privacy. The analysis traces the interactions between social change movements and the law and gives careful attention to concurring and dissenting opinions. This book is highly recommended for persons interested in law, social movements, and civil rights dimensions in our society. Steven Puro, St. Louis Univ. Copyright 1988 Cahners Business Information. |
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... learned our greatest lessons . When so many intelli- gent persons , who have studied the matter more than any of us can , have thought that the means are effective and are worth the price , it seems to me impossible to deny that the ...
... learned our greatest lessons . When so many intelli- gent persons , who have studied the matter more than any of us can , have thought that the means are effective and are worth the price , it seems to me impossible to deny that the ...
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... learned of the many in- stances of discrimination against pregnant work- ers , as we learned of the hardships this discrimi- nation brought to women and their families ” ) . 20. The statement of Senator Brooke , quoted the existence of ...
... learned of the many in- stances of discrimination against pregnant work- ers , as we learned of the hardships this discrimi- nation brought to women and their families ” ) . 20. The statement of Senator Brooke , quoted the existence of ...
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... learned of the pending adoption proceeding . On March 7 , Lehr's attorney tele- phoned the judge in the Robertsons ' county to let him know that he was going to request a stay of the adoption proceeding . However , the lawyer was told ...
... learned of the pending adoption proceeding . On March 7 , Lehr's attorney tele- phoned the judge in the Robertsons ' county to let him know that he was going to request a stay of the adoption proceeding . However , the lawyer was told ...
Contents
Early Interpretations of Due Process | 3 |
Substantive Due Process | 19 |
18681975 | 66 |
Copyright | |
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