Author: Holy Cross School(Leicester)
Publisher:
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Category : Church schools
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Holy Cross School, 1824-1974
Author: Holy Cross School(Leicester)
Publisher:
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Category : Church schools
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Church schools
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Religion and Society in North America
Author: Robert deV. Brunkow
Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-Clio Information Services
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-Clio Information Services
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
100 Americans Making Constitutional History
Author: Melvin I. Urofsky
Publisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 1452267251
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
100 Americans Making Constitutional History: A Biographical History presents 100 profiles of the key people behind some of the most important U.S. Supreme Court cases. Edited by Melvin I. Urofsky, a respected constitutional historian, each 2,000-word profile delves into the social and political context behind landmark Court decisions. For example, while a case like Brown v. Board of Education is about an important idea the equal protection of the law at its heart it is the story of a little girl, Linda Brown, who wanted to go to a decent school near her home. The outcome is accessible and objective stories about the individuals heroes and scoundrels who fought their way to constitutional history. 100 Americans Making Constitutional History helps students understand the human side of the Supreme Court′s decisions from the early republic to the present. Each biographical profile, written by a constitutional scholar or legal analyst, includes a discussion about the Court decision and how the specific legal issues evolved into great constitutional questions and drama. It puts a face and history to major cases by reminding the reader that there are people behind them, seeking vindication of their individual liberties and civil rights. Each profile includes a brief bibliography for further research. Excellent for undergraduate students studying American government, American history, Constitutional Law and journalism. Sample List of Litigants Larry Flynt- Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell (1988) Elmer Gertz- Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc. (1974) Demetrio Rodriguez- Rodriguez v. San Antonio Independent School District (1973) Curt Flood- Flood v. Kuhn (1972) Estelle Griswold- Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) Linda Brown- Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Gordon Hirabayashi- Hirabayashi v. United states (1943) Eugene Debs- Debs v. United states (1919) William Marbury- Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Publisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 1452267251
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
100 Americans Making Constitutional History: A Biographical History presents 100 profiles of the key people behind some of the most important U.S. Supreme Court cases. Edited by Melvin I. Urofsky, a respected constitutional historian, each 2,000-word profile delves into the social and political context behind landmark Court decisions. For example, while a case like Brown v. Board of Education is about an important idea the equal protection of the law at its heart it is the story of a little girl, Linda Brown, who wanted to go to a decent school near her home. The outcome is accessible and objective stories about the individuals heroes and scoundrels who fought their way to constitutional history. 100 Americans Making Constitutional History helps students understand the human side of the Supreme Court′s decisions from the early republic to the present. Each biographical profile, written by a constitutional scholar or legal analyst, includes a discussion about the Court decision and how the specific legal issues evolved into great constitutional questions and drama. It puts a face and history to major cases by reminding the reader that there are people behind them, seeking vindication of their individual liberties and civil rights. Each profile includes a brief bibliography for further research. Excellent for undergraduate students studying American government, American history, Constitutional Law and journalism. Sample List of Litigants Larry Flynt- Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell (1988) Elmer Gertz- Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc. (1974) Demetrio Rodriguez- Rodriguez v. San Antonio Independent School District (1973) Curt Flood- Flood v. Kuhn (1972) Estelle Griswold- Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) Linda Brown- Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Gordon Hirabayashi- Hirabayashi v. United states (1943) Eugene Debs- Debs v. United states (1919) William Marbury- Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Subcommittee on Education, Arts and Humanities
Publisher:
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Category : Federal aid to higher education
Languages : en
Pages : 1126
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Federal aid to higher education
Languages : en
Pages : 1126
Book Description
The Official Catholic Directory for the Year of Our Lord ...
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 2444
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 2444
Book Description
James Pindall Stout, 1819-1903 and Burthena Shackelford Kemble, 1824-1908, Their Ancestors and Descendants
Author: Kemble Stout
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
The United States Supreme Court
Author: Christopher L. Tomlins
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618329694
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
With its ability to review and interpret all American law, the U. S. Supreme Court is arguably the most influential branch of government but also the one most carefully shielded from the public gaze.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618329694
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
With its ability to review and interpret all American law, the U. S. Supreme Court is arguably the most influential branch of government but also the one most carefully shielded from the public gaze.
America, History and Life
Author:
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Provides historical coverage of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present. Includes information abstracted from over 2,000 journals published worldwide.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Provides historical coverage of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present. Includes information abstracted from over 2,000 journals published worldwide.
The British National Bibliography
Author: Arthur James Wells
Publisher:
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1388
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1388
Book Description
An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church
Author: Robert Boak Slocum
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 0898697018
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 591
Book Description
A comprehensive, quick reference for all Episcopalians, both lay and ordained. This thoroughly researched, highly readable resource contains more than 3,000 clearly entries about the history, structure, liturgy, and theology of the Episcopal Church—and the larger Christian church worldwide. The editors have also provided a helpful bibliography of key reference works and additional background materials. “This tool belongs on the shelf of just about anyone who cares for, works in or with, or even wonders about the Episcopal Church.”—The Episcopal New Yorker
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 0898697018
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 591
Book Description
A comprehensive, quick reference for all Episcopalians, both lay and ordained. This thoroughly researched, highly readable resource contains more than 3,000 clearly entries about the history, structure, liturgy, and theology of the Episcopal Church—and the larger Christian church worldwide. The editors have also provided a helpful bibliography of key reference works and additional background materials. “This tool belongs on the shelf of just about anyone who cares for, works in or with, or even wonders about the Episcopal Church.”—The Episcopal New Yorker