History 470: Supreme Court and the American People analyses the relations between the Supreme Court and the American people from the Constitutional era to the present day. Students will explore competing theories of jurisprudence as these have applied to the contested meanings of "equal protection of the Laws" in regard to religion, race, gender, and individual rights.
Book List:
- Benedict, Michael Les. The Blessings of Liberty: A Concise History of the Constitution of the United States. 2d ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2006. ISBN 0-618-35707-6. $87.95 (list price; also available at substantial discount).
- Finkelman, Paul. Dred Scott v. Sandford: A Brief History with Documents. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 1997. ISBN 0-312-11594-6. $15.75.
- MacPherson, Ryan C., ed. “Equal Justice Under Law”: Selected Reading in American Legal History. An anthology for students enrolled in “History 470: The Supreme Court and American People” at Bethany Lutheran College. Course packet. Spring 2011.
- Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. 7th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2007. ISBN 0-226-82337-7. $17.00.
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