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Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832 - 1978

This database of Thomson-Gale enables a comprehensive study of modern law and political changes in the United States from the point of view of the Supreme Court and the parties involved in the 19th century. and 20. In the 19th century. More than 350,000 records and briefs from 150,000 cases before the Supreme Court, published between 1832 and 1978, can be searched in full text. Almost all aspects of supreme jurisdiction for this period of American legal history are covered. In particular, it contains primary documents on interpretations of the American Constitution and the amendments to the Constitution, the role of jurisprudence in American history, state sovereignty, slavery, the role of the government in times of war and peace, the free market economy, the relationship between business and organised labour, the issues of discrimination and fundamental rights, the protection of intellectual property, environmental protection, public health and the relationship between race, gender and social origin. Its not a problem. Thus, this database is an indispensable source for all academics researching law, history, sociology and political science with regard to their studies of the United States of America.

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