Hollow hope, the: can courts bring about social change?
Auteur :
Rosenberg, Gerald N.
Éditeur :
Rosenberg, Gerald N.
ISBN :
9780226726700
Date de publication :
7 mai 2015
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Contents that it's nearly impossible to generate significant reforms through litigation. The reason? American courts are ineffective and relatively weak. Illuminating the fight for same-sex marriage rights, this work presents evidence to overturn the common assumption that even unsuccessful litigation can advance a cause by raising its profile.