With this volume, a fascinating, yet often overlooked, part of the American story is brought to the forefront. In Utopias in American History, independent scholar Jyotsna Sreenivasan makes the case that from the founding of the American colonies to the hippie communes of the 196…
With this volume, a fascinating, yet often overlooked, part of the American story is brought to the forefront. In Utopias in American History, independent scholar Jyotsna Sreenivasan makes the case that from the founding of the American colonies to the hippie communes of the 196…
When the Supreme Court was established in 1789, no other country had a judicial body quite like it. The early justices struggled to give definition to such concepts as "judicial review" and "separation of powers." The early court approached its role in ways that would be startli…
When the Supreme Court was established in 1789, no other country had a judicial body quite like it. The early justices struggled to give definition to such concepts as "judicial review" and "separation of powers." The early court approached its role in ways that would be startli…
Harrington (law, U. of Montreal) describes the first years of the US Supreme Court. He profiles each of appointments to the bench by presidents Washington and Adams, surveys cases and controversies that came before the court, and looks at the court's legacy and impact in subsequ…
Covers the first two Supreme Courts and how they laid the groundwork for the modern-day Court.
Border disputes are a common source of political instability and military conflict around the globe, both in the present day and throughout history. 'Border disputes: A global encyclopedia' will serve as an invaluable resource for students studying social studies, political scie…
Covering figures, events, policies, and organizations, this comprehensive reference tool enhances readers' appreciation of the role economics has played in U.S. history since 1776. Emphasizes an understanding of economics rather than of history that happens to touch on an econom…
