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The Supreme Court on Church and State
Contributor(s): Alley, Robert S. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0195050290     ISBN-13: 9780195050295
Publisher: Oxford University Press
OUR PRICE: $157.49  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 1988
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Annotation: This collection of Supreme Court cases on the principle of religious freedom is a comprehensive, nonpartisan guide to the Court's opinions on this controversial subject. Most cases are presented in their entirety, accompanied by essential dissenting opinions, and covering the full range of establishment and free exercise questions. An introduction provides essential background on the history of the First Amendment. The current national dialogue concerning "" Original Intent"" and non-preferentialism is examined.
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BISAC Categories:
- Law | Civil Rights
- Political Science | Law Enforcement
- Political Science | American Government - Judicial Branch
Dewey: 347.302
LCCN: 87023294
Physical Information: 1.19" H x 5.51" W x 8.24" L (1.14 lbs) 464 pages
Review Citations: Choice 06/01/2006 pg. 1758
 
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Publisher Description:
In revising and updating Joseph Tussman's The Supreme Court on Church and State, Robert Alley has collected the major Supreme Court decisions on the separation of church and state to provide a comprehensive and non-partisan guide to the Court's opinions. Cases are presented in their entirety,
with many essential dissenting opinions, and cover a representative sample of significant issues. With a historical introduction and a chart of Supreme Court Justices's votes, this book is an important reference on a timely subject.
 
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