In defense of political trials
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In defense of political trials
（Contributions in political science, no. 336）
Greenwood Press, 1994
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-150) and index
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Description
When is a political trial good or bad in terms of responsible governance and fairness to individuals or groups? Professors Abel and Marsh define, evaluate, and justify the usefulness of various kinds of political trials, going back through history to answer these questions in practical terms. They point to basic assumptions and various theoretical approaches and assess specific court practices and cases, while showing real dangers and opportunities that have been part of our history. They cover cases involving the establishment and free exercise clauses of the Constitution, including privacy, religious, medical, bioethical, and health-care issues that are of major concern today. This history is important to political scientists, legal scholars, lawyers, historians, and others concerned with civil rights.
Table of Contents
The Ubiquitous Political Trial Contrasting Theories of the Political Trial Defining and Evaluating Political Trials Justifying Political Trials Political Trials, Science and Religion: The Proper Relationship between Church and State Political Trials, Science and Religion: Politics and Medical Science Cases Cited Index
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