Courting justice : ten New Jersey cases that shook the nation /

Ten cases decided between 1960 and 2011, including the Karen Ann Quinlan decision, the Baby M case, the Mount Laurel decision, Megan's Law, and the series of decisions known as Abbott/Robinson that directed state funding of poor urban schools on par with suburban districts, shed light on landma...

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Other Authors: Tractenberg, Paul L., 1938-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, 2013
Series:Rivergate regionals.
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:Ten cases decided between 1960 and 2011, including the Karen Ann Quinlan decision, the Baby M case, the Mount Laurel decision, Megan's Law, and the series of decisions known as Abbott/Robinson that directed state funding of poor urban schools on par with suburban districts, shed light on landmark decisions and their impact on national and global events. Different experts cover each case, providing insight into the court's approach and decision-making process.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 268 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781461948728
146194872X
9780813561608
0813561604
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.