Essential Supreme Court Decisions: Summaries of Leading Cases in U.S. Constitutional Law

By John R. Vile

Book Overview

First published in 1954, this indispensable reference quickly became the gold standard for concise summaries of important U.S. Supreme Court cases. The only reference guide to Supreme Court cases organized both topically and chronologically within chapters so that readers understand how cases fit into a historical context, the 15th edition has been extensively revised to ensure that it remains the most up-to-date resource available. An essential resource for law students, lawyers, and everyone interested in our nation's Constitution and the Supreme Court decisions that explicate it.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442203846
• ISBN13: 9781442203846
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 572 Pages
• Weight: 2.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.1" x 6.4"