All the Laws but One
Civil Liberties in Wartime
$35.44
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2000
Summary
William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States, provides an insightful and fascinating account of the history of civil liberties during wartime and illuminates the cases where presidents have suspended the law in the name of national security.
“A highly original account of the proper role of the Supreme Court, a role that makes most sense in times of war, but that has its attractions whenever the Court is embroiled in great social controversies.” –The New Republic
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780679767329 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0679767320 |
| Author: | William H. Rehnquist |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Vintage Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2000 |
| Weight: | 261g |
| Dimensions: | 202mm x 133mm x 17mm |
| Series: | Vintage |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Offers intelligent, balanced commentary … a valuable book.” –Houston Chronicle”[Rehnquist is] a most eloquent explicator… . All the Laws but One is narrative history of a high order, each episode fixed carefully in its historical context, and not excluding deft characterizations of its principals.” –Washington Times“A dispassionate and lucid book… . A highly original account of the proper role of the Supreme Court, a role that makes most sense in times of war, but that has its attractions whenever the Court is embroiled in great social controversies.” –The New Republic“Rich in the history of wartime dilemmas.” –The Washington Post
About The Author
William H. Rehnquist
William H. Rehnquist is Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He lives in Arlington, Virginia.
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