Nancy V Baker
Biographic Data
| ID | 4123645 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nancy V Baker |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nancy V |
| FAMILY NAME | Baker |
| SIGNATURE | BAKER N V |
| AFFILIATIONS | New Mexico State University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 35 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1993 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The Law
From 2001 to 2003, John Yoo of the U.S. Department of Justice provided legal advice that supported broad presidential authority in national security, including advice commonly known as the “torture memos.” In 2009, the Office of Professional Responsibility concluded that Yoo's flawed advice on torture law amounted to professional misconduct. That finding was overturned by Justice Department attorney David Margolis, who argued that the office had …
A Review of “Bush's Law
The New Imperial Presidency
National Security versus Civil Liberties
Political, media, and academic observers have consistently noted the adverse impact of post‐9/11 antiterrorism measures on civil liberties, yet Attorney General John Ashcroft and others in the administration insist that the measures are consistent with constitutional values. The national security versus civil liberties debate has special saliency during wartime, particularly an open‐ended war against terrorism. Responding to the attacks as a war—…
The Law
Regaining presidential prerogatives was high on the new Bush administration's agendafrom the start, but the September 11 tragedy provided the context needed to expand executive authority. U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft has emerged as a key defender of unilateral presidential power. By examining his and the Justice Department's activities in relation to Congress and the federal courts, this study considers the implications of domestic antiter…
The Law
Family Killing Fields
The authors argue that cultural and personal systems of honor that depend on the behavior of others are an integral part of the killing of women by their families or intimates. Comparing patterns of conduct in both traditional cultures and English-speaking countries, this study focuses on the basic elements of such honor rationales—control, feelings of shame, and levels of community involvement—to establish that such rationales are a worldwide ph…
Oyez, Oyez, Oyez
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Conflicting Loyalties
Journal Article Conflicting Loyalties: Law and Politics in the Attorney General's Office, 1789–1990. By Nancy V. Baker. (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1992. viii + 248 pp. $25.00, ISBN 0-7006-0530-4.) Get access Robert M. Goldman Robert M. Goldman Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of American History, Volume 80, Issue 1, June 1993, Pages 257–258, …
Family Killing Fields
The authors argue that cultural and personal systems of honor that depend on the behavior of others are an integral part of the killing of women by their families or intimates. Comparing patterns of conduct in both traditional cultures and English-speaking countries, this study focuses on the basic elements of such honor rationales—control, feelings of shame, and levels of community involvement—to establish that such rationales are a worldwide ph…
National Security versus Civil Liberties
Political, media, and academic observers have consistently noted the adverse impact of post‐9/11 antiterrorism measures on civil liberties, yet Attorney General John Ashcroft and others in the administration insist that the measures are consistent with constitutional values. The national security versus civil liberties debate has special saliency during wartime, particularly an open‐ended war against terrorism. Responding to the attacks as a war—…
The Law
The New Imperial Presidency
The Law
Regaining presidential prerogatives was high on the new Bush administration's agendafrom the start, but the September 11 tragedy provided the context needed to expand executive authority. U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft has emerged as a key defender of unilateral presidential power. By examining his and the Justice Department's activities in relation to Congress and the federal courts, this study considers the implications of domestic antiter…
Oyez, Oyez, Oyez
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. As you have access to this content, a full PDF is available via the ‘Save PDF’ action button
Conflicting Loyalties
Journal Article Conflicting Loyalties: Law and Politics in the Attorney General's Office, 1789–1990. By Nancy V. Baker. (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1992. viii + 248 pp. $25.00, ISBN 0-7006-0530-4.) Get access Robert M. Goldman Robert M. Goldman Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of American History, Volume 80, Issue 1, June 1993, Pages 257–258, …
Oyez, Oyez, Oyez
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. As you have access to this content, a full PDF is available via the ‘Save PDF’ action button
Family Killing Fields
The authors argue that cultural and personal systems of honor that depend on the behavior of others are an integral part of the killing of women by their families or intimates. Comparing patterns of conduct in both traditional cultures and English-speaking countries, this study focuses on the basic elements of such honor rationales—control, feelings of shame, and levels of community involvement—to establish that such rationales are a worldwide ph…
The Law
Regaining presidential prerogatives was high on the new Bush administration's agendafrom the start, but the September 11 tragedy provided the context needed to expand executive authority. U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft has emerged as a key defender of unilateral presidential power. By examining his and the Justice Department's activities in relation to Congress and the federal courts, this study considers the implications of domestic antiter…
The Law
National Security versus Civil Liberties
Political, media, and academic observers have consistently noted the adverse impact of post‐9/11 antiterrorism measures on civil liberties, yet Attorney General John Ashcroft and others in the administration insist that the measures are consistent with constitutional values. The national security versus civil liberties debate has special saliency during wartime, particularly an open‐ended war against terrorism. Responding to the attacks as a war—…
The New Imperial Presidency
A Review of “Bush's Law
The Law
From 2001 to 2003, John Yoo of the U.S. Department of Justice provided legal advice that supported broad presidential authority in national security, including advice commonly known as the “torture memos.” In 2009, the Office of Professional Responsibility concluded that Yoo's flawed advice on torture law amounted to professional misconduct. That finding was overturned by Justice Department attorney David Margolis, who argued that the office had …
Law (8 works) · Political science (8 works) · Law (6 works) · Politics (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · American Constitutional Law and Politics (3 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Economic Justice (3 works) · Presidential system (3 works) · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence (3 works)