The Quotable Judge Posner: Selections from Twenty-five Years of Judicial Opinions

Blomquist, Robert F. (Editor)/ Posner, Richard A. (Foreward By)

ISBN 10: 1438430647 / ISBN 13: 9781438430645

Published by State Univ of New York Pr, 2010

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251 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Quotable Judge Posner: Selections from Twenty-five Years of Judicial Opinions
• Publisher: State Univ of New York Pr
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1438430647
• ISBN 13: 9781438430645
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.38 kilograms

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Synopsis

Collection of quotations and judicial opinions of federal appellate judge Richard A. Posner

A collection of pithy and penetrating observations and rulings by one of the most famous appellate judges in America, The Quotable Judge Posner showcases the wit and wisdom of Richard A. Posner. During his more than twenty-five years as a federal appellate judge, Judge Posner reached over 2,000 opinions, many of which are cited frequently in the opinions of Supreme Court Justices. This anthology presents the judge's entertaining and insightful observations on fifty wide ranging topics, from Abortion to Telecommunications to Zoning and Planning. Law students who have encountered Judge Posner's judicial opinions will benefit from this collection, as will general readers who will enjoy Posner's trenchant comments on American society, constitutional norms, and legal culture.

About the Author

Robert F. Blomquist is Professor of Law and Swygert Research Fellow at Valparaiso University.