Priests of Our Democracy: The Supreme Court, Academic Freedom, and the Anti-Communist Purge
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Priests of Our
Democracy tells of the teachers and professors who
battled the anti-communist witch hunt of the 1950s. It traces the political fortunes
of academic freedom beginning in the late 19th century, both on
campus and in the courts. Combining political and legal history with wrenching
personal stories, the book details how the anti-communist excesses of the 1950s
inspired the Supreme Court to recognize the vital role of...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0814790518
ISBN13:9780814790519
Release Date:February 2013
Publisher:New York University Press
Length:384 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.4" x 9.3"
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