Clarence Thomas : conservative Supreme Court justice
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Cavendish Square, [2020].
ISBN
9781502645555, 1502645556, 9781502645548, 1502645548
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Crestwood Public Library District - Juvenile Stacks | J B THO | On Shelf |
Flossmoor Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | J BIO THOMAS | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American judges -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Informational works.
Judges -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Political questions and judicial power -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Thomas, Clarence, -- 1948- -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- Supreme Court -- Officials and employees -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Informational works.
Judges -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Political questions and judicial power -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Thomas, Clarence, -- 1948- -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- Supreme Court -- Officials and employees -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
New York : Cavendish Square, [2020].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9781502645555, 1502645556, 9781502645548, 1502645548
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
How does a man born into rural poverty overcome prejudice, anger, and a brutal confirmation battle to become the second African American to serve on the highest court in the United States? This book uses sidebars, full-color photographs, and primary sources to explore the life and accomplishments of Justice Clarence Thomas. It highlights his reputation for verbal silence and written dissent, and dives into his judicial philosophy. It illustrates how his unique brand of originalism has impacted Supreme Court decisions involving key constitutional provisions and major issues, such as the possibility of overturning settled law. It delves into the perspectives of his colleagues on the court and his relationships with them. Several sidebars detail some of the inner workings of the Supreme Court. Readers will learn of its procedures and traditions, the role of law clerks, and the contrast between judicial activism and judicial restraint. This essential biography provides a comprehensive view of a man involved in one of the most influential branches of government today.
Target Audience
Grade level: Grade 9 and up.
Target Audience
Age level: 14-17 years.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Byers, A. (2020). Clarence Thomas: conservative Supreme Court justice . Cavendish Square.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Byers, Ann. 2020. Clarence Thomas: Conservative Supreme Court Justice. Cavendish Square.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Byers, Ann. Clarence Thomas: Conservative Supreme Court Justice Cavendish Square, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Byers, Ann. Clarence Thomas: Conservative Supreme Court Justice Cavendish Square, 2020.
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