About the book
Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan (1833–1911) is best known for condemning racial segregation in his dissent from Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896, when he declared, “Our Constitution is color-blind.” But in other judicial decisions — as well as in some areas of his life — Harlan’s actions directly contradicted the essence of his famous statement. Similarly, Harlan was called the people’s judge for favoring income tax and antitrust laws, yet he also upheld doctrines that benefited large corporations.
Examining these and other puzzles in Harlan’s judicial career, Linda Przybyszewski draws on a rich array of previously neglected sources — including the verbatim transcripts of his 1897–98 lectures on constitutional law, his wife’s 1915 memoirs, and a compilation of opinions, drawn up by Harlan himself, that he wanted republished. Her thoughtful examination demonstrates how Harlan inherited the traditions of paternalism, nationalism, and religious faith; how he reshaped these traditions in light of his experiences as a lawyer, political candidate, and judge; and how he justified the vision of the law he wrote.
An innovative combination of personal and judicial biography, this book makes an insightful contribution to American constitutional and intellectual history.
Editions of The Republic according to John Marshall Harlan
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807824931
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807847893
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469649283
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890868015
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Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan (1833–1911) is best known for condemning racial segregation in his dissent from Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896, when he declared, “Our Constitution is color-blind.” But in other judicial decisions — as well as in some areas of his life — Harlan’s actions directly contradicted the essence of his famous statement. Similarly, Harlan was called the people’s judge for favoring income tax and antitrust laws, yet he also upheld doctrines that benefited large corporations.
Examining these and other puzzles in Harlan’s judicial career, Linda Przybyszewski draws on a rich array of previously neglected sources — including the verbatim transcripts of his 1897–98 lectures on constitutional law, his wife’s 1915 memoirs, and a compilation of opinions, drawn up by Harlan himself, that he wanted republished. Her thoughtful examination demonstrates how Harlan inherited the traditions of paternalism, nationalism, and religious faith; how he reshaped these traditions in light of his experiences as a lawyer, political candidate, and judge; and how he justified the vision of the law he wrote.
An innovative combination of personal and judicial biography, this book makes an insightful contribution to American constitutional and intellectual history.
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Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan (1833–1911) is best known for condemning racial segregation in his dissent from Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896, when he declared, “Our Constitution is color-blind.” But in other judicial decisions — as well as in some areas of his life — Harlan’s actions directly contradicted the essence of his famous statement. Similarly, Harlan was called the people’s judge for favoring income tax and antitrust laws, yet he also upheld doctrines that benefited large corporations.
Examining these and other puzzles in Harlan’s judicial career, Linda Przybyszewski draws on a rich array of previously neglected sources — including the verbatim transcripts of his 1897–98 lectures on constitutional law, his wife’s 1915 memoirs, and a compilation of opinions, drawn up by Harlan himself, that he wanted republished. Her thoughtful examination demonstrates how Harlan inherited the traditions of paternalism, nationalism, and religious faith; how he reshaped these traditions in light of his experiences as a lawyer, political candidate, and judge; and how he justified the vision of the law he wrote.
An innovative combination of personal and judicial biography, this book makes an insightful contribution to American constitutional and intellectual history.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Republic according to John Marshall Harlan?
Law > Jurisprudence and general issues > Legal history
Where can I read a sample of The Republic according to John Marshall Harlan?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807824931
How long is The Republic according to John Marshall Harlan and how many pages does it have?
The Republic according to John Marshall Harlan has 304 page(s)
Is The Republic according to John Marshall Harlan part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Studies in Legal History
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Republic according to John Marshall Harlan?
Linda Przybyszewski
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The Republic according to John Marshall Harlan is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807824931) and paperback(ISBN 9780807847893) and ebook(ISBN 9781469649283) and pdf(ISBN 9798890868015)
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