Courts liberalism and rights: gay law and politics in the united states and canada
Auteur :
Pierceson, Jason
Éditeur :
Temple University Press,U.S.
ISBN :
9781592134014
Date de publication :
2 oct. 2005
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,5 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Presents the view that the courts offer the best chance for achieving a set of rights for gays and lesbians, particularly those courts whose judges draw on the expansive interpretation of liberalism. This book guides readers through a discussion of liberalism, court rulings on sodomy laws and same-sex marriage, and a look at the example of Canada.