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Author:

Dearstyne, Bruce W. (Bruce William), 1944- author.

Title:

The crucible of public policy : New York courts in the progressive era / Bruce W. Dearstyne.

Publisher:

Excelsior editionsan imprint of State University of New York Press,

Copyright Date:

2022

Description:

viii, 305 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Subject:

New York (State).--Court of Appeals--History--20th century.
New York (State).--Court of Appeals.
Political questions and judicial power--New York (State)--History--20th century.
Politique et pouvoir judiciaire--New York (Etat)--Histoire--20e siecle.
Political questions and judicial power.
New York (State)
1900-1999
History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction -- Monitoring the expansive state -- The right to privacy -- The case that helped change constitutional history and launch a quest for the presidency -- The chief judge runs for president -- Public health and individual rights -- The insanity defense on trial -- The debut of the administrative state -- The administrative state in action -- State protection denied for women workers -- State protection affirmed for women workers -- Workmen's compensation denied -- Workmen's compensation affirmed -- Conclusion.

Summary:

"Relates the dramatic role of New York courts in shaping public policy on key reform legislation in the progressive era"-- Provided by publisher.

Series:

Excelsior editions

ISBN:

1438488572
9781438488578

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1276901408

LCCN:

2021044223

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)