Robert C. Holmes
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Courting Justice
Ten New Jersey Cases That Shook the Nation
Edited by Paul L. Tractenberg; Foreword by Deborah T. Poritz
Rutgers University Press
Ten cases decided between 1960 and 2011, including the Karen Ann Quinlan decision, the Baby M case, the Mount Laurel decision, Megan’s Law, and the series of decisions known as Abbott/Robinson that directed state funding of poor urban schools on par with suburban districts, shed light on landmark decisions and their impact on national and global events. Different experts cover each case, providing insight into the court’s approach and decision-making process.
- Copyright year: 2013
A Mayor for All the People
Kenneth Gibson's Newark
Rutgers University Press
This book offers a balanced assessment of the leadership and legacy of Kenneth Gibson, Newark’s first African-American mayor, who took office at a time when the city was plagued by dying industries and soaring crime rates. Weaving together accounts by city employees, politicians, activists, journalists, and educators, it provides a compelling inside look at a city in crisis.
- Copyright year: 2020
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