ayvavalentine's review
5.0
This book was assigned to me in my advanced constitutional law class, but truly it should be read by everyone, whether they’re involved in the legal profession or not. Derfner and Burton provide an insightful look into the history of the Supreme Court’s rulings on race in the United States from before the adoption of the 13th and 14th Amendments to the modern day. I’d highly recommend it to anyone interested in history, law, or simply understanding the background of so many of the issues we see in the news everyday.
asherwatsonlaw's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.5
This book is indispensable for studying the integral role of the U.S. Supreme Court shaping how we discuss all issues permeating race in the United States since it’s founding. It should be accessible and appreciable for non-lawyers and non-law students, but for those in or entering the profession, it comes all the more recommended. It should serve as an excellent accompaniment for those studying other major areas
of study, such as U.S. Urban History, U.S. Labor History, and history of U.S. Social Movements.
I am immensely grateful to have been a student of Armand Derfner in law school over a decade ago, and it was an exciting privilege to pick up and read this book.
of study, such as U.S. Urban History, U.S. Labor History, and history of U.S. Social Movements.
I am immensely grateful to have been a student of Armand Derfner in law school over a decade ago, and it was an exciting privilege to pick up and read this book.
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