And the Walls Came Tumbling Down
Greatest Closing Arguments Protecting Civil Liberties
$50.26
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2007
Summary
The second volume in a must-have trilogy of the best closing arguments in American legal history Every day, Americans enjoy the freedom to decide what we do with our property, our bodies, our speech, and our votes. However, the rights to these freedoms have not always been guaranteed. Our civil rights have been assured by cases that have produced monumental shifts in America’s cultural, political, and legal landscapes. And the Walls Came Tumbling Down showcases eight of the most exciting…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780743246675 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0743246675 |
| Author: | Michael S. Lief, H. Mitchell Caldwell |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Scribner |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2007 |
| Weight: | 506g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 28mm |
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Critics Review
“Unexpectedly engaging reading – not only the arguments themselves (each an example of rhetorical mastery) but also the history provided to give each argument context.” –The American Lawyer
“Unexpectedly engaging reading – not only the arguments themselves (each an example of rhetorical mastery) but also the history provided to give each argument context.” – The American Lawyer“This collection of eight civil rights cases… recognizes the historical importance of these battles and provides context to understand their relevance today.” – Chicago Tribune, Editor’s Choice“This book ought to be required reading in every law school…. All lawyers whose passion for justice called them to the legal profession will have that feeling rekindled by this worthy book.” – Association of Trial Lawyers of America“For attorneys and those who love the law, And the Walls Came Tumbling Down is an excellent choice.” – Library Journal
About The Author
Michael S. Lief
Michael S Lief is a senior deputy district attorney in Ventura, California. A former newspaper editor, he was a submarine driver for the U. S. Navy during the Cold War.H. Mitchell Caldwell is a professor at Pepperdine University School of Law. A former deputy district attorney, he specializes in death-penalty litigation before the California Supreme Court.
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