Law and Judicial Duty
Author | : Philip HAMBURGER |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 705 |
Release | : 2009-06-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780674038196 |
ISBN-13 | : 0674038193 |
Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Download or read book Law and Judicial Duty written by Philip HAMBURGER and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip Hamburger’s Law and Judicial Duty traces the early history of what is today called "judicial review." The book sheds new light on a host of misunderstood problems, including intent, the status of foreign and international law, the cases and controversies requirement, and the authority of judicial precedent. The book is essential reading for anyone concerned about the proper role of the judiciary.