He Shall Not Pass This Way Again: The Legacy of Justice William O. Douglas

by Stephen L. Wasby

After a successful career as a law professor and government regulator, William O. Douglas was appointed to the Supreme Court by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. During his thirty-six years on the court, he became known as one of its most outspoken and controversial members. In this volume, which was originally published for the William O. Douglas Institute, distinguished scholars examine four major aspects of Justice Douglas's work: his relations with his colleagues; his views on civil liberties, which primarily led to his reputation as a liberal; his stance as an environmentalist; and his views as an internationalist.

360 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Calvin · Rating 4 out of 5]

nothing is more interesting than reading about an incredibly brilliant man who changed the course of our nation's history who also happens to an arrogant jerk at times.