Aldo Leopold or Supreme Court Opinions of Clarence Thomas 1991 2006

Aldo Leopold: A Fierce Green Fire: An Illustrated Biography

Author: Marybeth Lorbiecki

Written in a clear, accessible style, this biography reveals the background, early inspiration, and triumphs of Aldo Leopold and traces the foremost environmentalist's development as a leader in the conservationist movement. 160 linecuts.

Library Journal

While not the first biography written about environmentalist Aldo Leopold (see Curt Meine's Aldo Leopold: His Life & Work, Univ. of Wisconsin, 1988), this one is definitely a worthwhile addition to the literature. Sufficient facts and context are provided to leave the reader informed yet not overburdened with detail. Environmental writer Lorbiecki does not offer much interpretation of events but rather allows us to see Leopold's development through description of his life and his own philosophical evolution. We see his emergence as a leader in wilderness preservation, and game and then wildlife management. We also see his development as a husband, father, and mentor. The presentation of Leopold's public and private lives is well balanced. He is portrayed here not as a saint but as a thinking man, willing to learn and change. Those unfamiliar with Leopold will relish this book; those who already know him will enjoy the retelling. This highly readable, lavishly illustrated biography is recommended for all environmental collections, public and academic.-Nancy J. Moeckel, Miami Univ. Libs, Oxford, Ohio

Booknews

This brief biography traces Leopold's development as a leader in the conservationist movement; explores his environmental writings, achievements, and philosophy; and examines his life as a husband and father. Leopold's daughter contributes her own personal reflections and many family photos. Lorbiecki has written numerous books and articles about environmental issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Supreme Court Opinions of Clarence Thomas, 1991-2006: A Conservative's Perspective

Author: Henry Mark Mark Holzer

In his fifteen years as an associate justice of the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas has written nearly 350 opinions. Thousands of Thomas's eloquent and thoughtful words are thus available for Americans to examine. Yet much of the public still bases its opinion of Thomas on the words of the American media, going as far back as the bruising confirmation battle of 1991. Widespread, uncritical acceptance of glib assumptions has greatly distorted the record and even the character of this formidable justice.

This book offers readers the opportunity to consider the real Clarence Thomas-the formidable intellectual and defender of the Constitution, amply represented by his writings. It analyzes his most important majority, concurring, and dissenting opinions from 1991 through 2006. The author argues that Thomas's opinions reveal a consistent adherence to the principles of federalism, separation of powers, limited judicial review, and regard for individual rights as contemplated by the framers of the Constitution. An appendix contains a list of every opinion Thomas has written and notes whether it was a majority, concurring, or dissenting opinion.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments     vii
Introduction     1
"We the People": The Constitution of the United States     9
"Further declaratory and restrictive clauses": The Bill of Rights     17
"Shall be vested in": Separation of Powers     23
"The powers not delegated": Federalism     36
Tenth Amendment     36
Commerce Clause     40
Necessary and Proper Clause     43
"One supreme Court": Judicial Review     51
Judicial Restraint     51
Statutory Interpretation     60
Stare Decisis     64
Thomas and Scalia     67
"Congress shall make no law": First Amendment     69
Establishment of Religion     69
Free Exercise of Religion     75
Freedom of Speech     76
Right of Association     93
"Other enumerated rights": Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments     96
Fourth Amendment     97
Fifth Amendment     100
Sixth Amendment     107
Eighth Amendment     111
"No State shall": Fourteenth Amendment     122
Privileges or Immunities     122
Due Process of Law     125
Equal Protection of the Law     140
Conclusion     151
Chapter Notes     159
Opinions of Justice Thomas     193
Statutory Interpretation Opinions of Justice Thomas     209
Index     219