A Most Disorderly Court - Scandal and Reform in the Florida Judiciary

Informationen zum Autor Martin A. Dyckman, retired associate editor of the St. Petersburg Times, is the author of Floridian of His Century: The Courage of Governor LeRoy Collins . In 1984, the Florida Bar Foundation recognized his writing on judicial reform with its Medal of Honor Award. Klappentext In the 1970s, justices on the Florida Supreme Court were popularly elected. But a number of scandals threatened to topple the court until public outrage led to profound reforms and fundamental changes in the way justices were seated. This title recounts this dark period in Florida politics. Zusammenfassung In the 1970s! justices on the Florida Supreme Court were popularly elected. But a number of scandals threatened to topple the court until public outrage led to profound reforms and fundamental changes in the way justices were seated. This title recounts this dark period in Florida politics.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Martin A Dyckman, Martin A. Dyckman, Martin A./ Mormino Dyckman
• Editore: University Press Of Florida
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.03.2008
• EAN: 9780813032054
• ISBN: 978-0-8130-3205-4
• Pagine: 204
• Dimensioni: 159 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Serie: Florida History and Culture (H; The Florida History and Culture Series; Florida History and Culture; Florida History and Culture (H
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Diritto > Diritto internazionale, diritto degli stranieri