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Laura Kalman

    Laura Kalman recherche et écrit sur l'histoire politique et sociale américaine moderne, explorant souvent la relation complexe entre la culture populaire et les développements politiques. Elle se penche sur la manière dont les humeurs sociétales et les tendances artistiques ont façonné les événements politiques et en ont été façonnées. Le travail de Kalman est connu pour son analyse pointue et sa capacité à relier des phénomènes apparemment disparates, offrant aux lecteurs une compréhension plus profonde du passé de l'Amérique. Ses travaux universitaires offrent une perspective nouvelle sur des moments cruciaux de l'histoire américaine.

    FDR's Gambit
    Legal Realism at Yale, 1927-1960
    • Legal Realism at Yale, 1927-1960

      • 330pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
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      The book delves into the Legal Realism Movement, exploring its historical context and key figures who shaped its development. It examines the movement's critique of traditional legal theories and its emphasis on the practical application of law in real-world scenarios. Through detailed analysis, the author highlights the impact of Legal Realism on contemporary legal thought and practice, making it a crucial resource for understanding the evolution of legal philosophy.

      Legal Realism at Yale, 1927-1960
    • When Franklin Roosevelt proposed adding up to six new justices to the Supreme Court in 1937, a firestorm exploded. FDR was accused of "Court packing," dictatorial ambitions, political trickery, undermining the rule of law, and undercutting judicial independence. Drawing upon extensive archival research, Laura Kalman revises the conventional wisdom by telling the story as it unfolded in FDR's Gambit. She argues that acumen, not arrogance, accounted for Roosevelt's actions. Far from erring tragically, he came very close to getting additional justices, and the Court itself changed course.

      FDR's Gambit