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Book Synopsis: What should a judge do when he must hand down a ruling based on a law that he considers unjust or oppressive? This question is examined through a series of problems concerning unjust law that arose with respect to slavery in nineteenth-century America.
“Cover’s book is splendid in many ways. His legal history and legal philosophy are both first class. . . . This is, for a change, an interdisciplinary work that is a credit to both disciplines.”&emdash;Ronald Dworkin, Times Literary Supplement
“Scholars should be grateful to Cover for his often brilliant illumination of tensions created in judges by changing eighteenth- and nineteenth-century jurisprudential attitudes and legal standards. . . An exciting adventure in interdisciplinary history.”&emdash;Harold M. Hyman, American Historical Review
“A most articulate, sophisticated, and learned defense of legal formalism. . . Deserves and needs to be widely read.”&emdash;Don Roper, Journal of American History
“An excellent illustration of the way in which a burning moral issue relates to the American judicial process. The book thus has both historical value and a very immediate importance.”&emdash;Edwards A. Stettner, Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science
“A really fine book, an important contribution to law and to history.”&emdash;Louis H. Pollak
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Looking for a thought-provoking book that explores the moral dilemmas faced by judges and highlights the importance of the judicial process? Look no further than "Justice Accused: Antislavery and the Judicial Process". This captivating book delves into the decision-making process of judges who were forced to confront the contentious issue of slavery in nineteenth-century America.
Written by the brilliant legal scholar Cover, this book is a masterpiece that combines legal history and philosophy. Its interdisciplinary approach makes it a credit to both disciplines. Cover's nuanced exploration of the tensions created in judges by shifting jurisprudential attitudes and legal standards in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries is simply outstanding.
Don't miss the chance to engage with this captivating adventure in interdisciplinary history. Cover's analysis of the relationship between a burning moral issue and the American judicial process is not only enlightening but also highly relevant in the present day. This book holds both historical value and immediate importance, making it a must-read for scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
Ready to expand your knowledge of legal formalism and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by judges when confronting unjust laws? "Justice Accused: Antislavery and the Judicial Process" is the perfect choice. Discover why this book has received accolades and recognition from esteemed scholars like Ronald Dworkin and Louis H. Pollak. Take the first step towards a captivating journey by ordering your copy today.
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