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Fireside, Harvey
4 Reviews
(4)
YA
Headline Court Cases series.
Each volume in this series explores a major court case involving the labor movement (Haymarket), suffrage (Anthony), and civil rights ("Mississippi Burning"). Though somewhat blandly written, the well-documented texts provide historical background, present each side, and discuss the legacy for later generations. The books are illustrated with black-and-white photos and reproductions. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Headline Court Cases titles: The Haymarket Square Riot Trial, The "Mississippi Burning" Civil Rights Murder Conspiracy Trial, and The Susan B. Anthony Women's Voting Rights Trial.]
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
YA
Headline Court Cases series.
Each volume explores a historical legal trial, providing information on the crime and its impact on society, the defense and prosecution cases, the verdict, and the aftermath of each case. Illustrated with black-and-white photos and historical reproductions, these books effectively convey the importance of each case, although the prose is sometimes vague about the specifics. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
YA
Landmark Supreme Court Cases series.
With the exception of Gibbons v. Ogden, all the books study twentieth-century legal cases. Historical background is provided, both sides of each litigation are summarized, and the subsequent historical impact of each Supreme Court decision is discussed. Dry writing, bland black-and-white photographs, and the inclusion of discussion questions in most of the volumes make the series uninviting. All the books but Hazelwood contain glossaries. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(3)
YA
Constitution series.
The definition and history of the controversies surrounding two amendments to the U.S. Constitution are presented in these clearly written, evenhanded volumes. Thirteenth focuses on the background of slavery in America, while Fifth directly addresses readers to explain the current relevance of this amendment. Black-and-white photographs and the text of the Constitution are included in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne
4 reviews
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