Henry J Abraham
Biographic Data
| ID | 543906 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Henry J Abraham |
| GIVEN NAMES | Henry J |
| FAMILY NAME | Abraham |
| SIGNATURE | ABRAHAM H J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Virginia |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 32 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 26 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 32 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1953 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Justices, Presidents, and Senators: A History of the U.S. Supreme Court Appointments from Washington to Bush II
Revised to include the last eight years of Supreme Court decisions and nominations, this updated classic is the most comprehensive and accessible history of the first 110 members of the U.S. Supreme Court ever written. Henry J. Abraham, one of the nation's preeminent scholars of the judicial branch, addresses the vital questions of why individual justices were nominated to the highest court, how their nominations were received by legislators of t…
Deciding to Leave: The Politics of Retirement from the United States Supreme Court
Journal Article Deciding to Leave: The Politics of Retirement from the United States Supreme Court Get access Deciding to Leave: The Politics of Retirement from the United States Supreme Court by Artemus Ward. Albany, State University of New York Press, 2003. 344 pp. Cloth, $86.50; paper, $29.95. Henry J. Abraham Henry J. Abraham University of Virginia Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Political Science Quar…
All the Laws But One: Civil Liberties in Wartime
Shaping America: The Politics of Supreme Court Appointments, by George L. Watson and John A. Stookey
Robert Jennings Harris, Jr
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Chief Justice: Leadership and the Supreme Court, by Robert J. Steamer
Contemporary Judicial Processes and a Democratic Society
Journal Article Contemporary Judicial Processes and a Democratic Society Get access Henry J. Abraham Henry J. Abraham HENRY J. ABRAHAM the James Hart Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia, is the author of numerous books and articles on American constitutional law, the judicial process, and civil rights and liberties. His major works include The Judicial Process, Sth ed.. Justices and Presidents, and Freedom an…
Louis D. Brandeis: Justice for the People, by Philippa Strum
Felix Frankfurter and His Times: The Reform Years, by Michael E. Parrish ; The Enigma of Felix Frankfurter, by H. N. Hirsch
Journal Article Felix Frankfurter and His Times: The Reform Years, by Michael E. Parrish ; The Enigma of Felix Frankfurter, by H. N. Hirsch Get access Felix Frankfurter and His Times: The Reform Years by Michael E. Parrish. New York, Free Press, 1982. 330 pp. $17.95.The Enigma of Felix Frankfurter by H. N. Hirsch. New York, Basic Books, 1981. 253 pp. $14.95. Henry J. Abraham Henry J. Abraham University of Virginia Search for other works by this a…
The Judicial Process: An Introductory Analysis of the Courts of the United States, England, and France
Journal Article The Judicial Process: An Introductory Analysis of the Courts of the United States, England, and France Get access The Judicial Process: An Introductory Analysis of the Courts of the United States, England, and France. By Henry J.Abraham. New York, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 4th edition, 1980. Pp. xviii, 622. Bryant G. Garth Bryant G. Garth *Member, Board of Editors. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic G…
Judicial Review and the National Political Process: A Functional Reconsideration of the Role of the Supreme Court, by Jesse H. Choper
Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting of the Southern Political Science Association's
Minutes of the Annual Business Meeting Southern Political Science Association
Religion, Medicine, and the State: Reflections on Some Contemporary Issues
Journal Article Religion, Medicine, and the State: Reflections on Some Contemporary Issues Get access Henry J. Abraham Henry J. Abraham James Hart Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of Church and State, Volume 22, Issue 3, Autumn 1980, Pages 423–436, https://doi.org/10.1093/jcs/22.3.423 Published: 01 October …
Merit’ or ‘seniority'? Reflections on the politics of recent appointments to the chief Justiceship of India
Effectiveness of Governmental Operations
The Judiciary has always received a higher rating of esteem and regard than the other two branches of government. However, it is not free from pragmatic or philosophical operational problems. Two of these are finding a line between judging and legislating and court reform. Suggestions for reform fall into three categories: (1) those dealing with the institution and modus operandus of the courts, (2) those concerned with court staff, and (3) those…
The Best Men Seldom Make it
Human” Rights vs. “Property” Rights: A Comment on the “Double Standard”
Professor Funston acknowledges-as he must, of coursethe existence of a past and present (and, very likely, future) judicial posture of a standard or dichotomy between those fundamental personal rights variously styled human, .basic, .cultural, personal, or civil and those bracketed under the rubrics property, economic, or proprietarian; or, oversimplified, but on the level of dwe-know-what-you-mean, simply a dichotomy between human and property r…
Justices and Presidents: A Political History of Appointments to the Supreme Court
Journal Article Justices and Presidents: A Political History of Appointments to the Supreme Court. By Henry J. Abraham. (New York: Oxford University Press, 1974. ix + 310 pp. Tables, appendixes, notes, bibliographical note, name index, and case index. $10.00.) Get access James C. Duram James C. Duram Wichita State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of American History, Volume 61, Issue 4, M…
Justices and Presidents: A Political History of Appointments to the Supreme Court
different analysis. In his discussion of the death penalty, being unable to demonstrate deterrence statistically, Tucker turns to the recent emergence of the 'serial murderer.' These are the murderers, he explains, were previously deterred by the death penalty. In this context, he prefers to have the blame fall elsewhere, and so delivers a blistering attack on those who assert family background plays a role in causing serial murders: Once again t…
Freedom and the Court: Civil Rights and Liberties in the United States
The Danish Ombudsman
On every conceivable count, Denmark's Ombudsman institution has proved itself to be an unqualified success. In large measure, this has been due to the superb and sagacious performance of the first Ombudsman, who is still the incumbent of the office, and who has succeeded in establishing a thoroughly wholesome and sympathetic climate for both the office and the institution. He has charted a conservative course that has made the Ombudsman entirely …
Freedom and the Court: Civil Rights and Liberties in the United States
This study, completely updated, remains a basic work in the field. The volume is a textual summary of the Supreme Court's work on civil liberties and civil rights. The new edition includes all new court decisions on civil liberties through January of 1997. The book is intended for upper level undergraduates in courses on consitutional law and civil rights
No Additional Errand-Boy for Congress
Other Activities
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All the Laws But One: Civil Liberties in Wartime
Freedom and the Court: Civil Rights and Liberties in the United States
This study, completely updated, remains a basic work in the field. The volume is a textual summary of the Supreme Court's work on civil liberties and civil rights. The new edition includes all new court decisions on civil liberties through January of 1997. The book is intended for upper level undergraduates in courses on consitutional law and civil rights
Shaping America: The Politics of Supreme Court Appointments, by George L. Watson and John A. Stookey
The Danish Ombudsman
On every conceivable count, Denmark's Ombudsman institution has proved itself to be an unqualified success. In large measure, this has been due to the superb and sagacious performance of the first Ombudsman, who is still the incumbent of the office, and who has succeeded in establishing a thoroughly wholesome and sympathetic climate for both the office and the institution. He has charted a conservative course that has made the Ombudsman entirely …
Machtkampf: The Supreme Court of the United States in the Political Process
MACHTKAMPF: THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS Get access HENRY J. ABRAHAM HENRY J. ABRAHAM Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Parliamentary Affairs, Volume XIII, Issue 1960jun, June 1960, Pages 424–441, https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.pa.a053473 Published: 01 June 1960
Contemporary Judicial Processes and a Democratic Society
Journal Article Contemporary Judicial Processes and a Democratic Society Get access Henry J. Abraham Henry J. Abraham HENRY J. ABRAHAM the James Hart Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia, is the author of numerous books and articles on American constitutional law, the judicial process, and civil rights and liberties. His major works include The Judicial Process, Sth ed.. Justices and Presidents, and Freedom an…
Justices and Presidents: A Political History of Appointments to the Supreme Court
different analysis. In his discussion of the death penalty, being unable to demonstrate deterrence statistically, Tucker turns to the recent emergence of the 'serial murderer.' These are the murderers, he explains, were previously deterred by the death penalty. In this context, he prefers to have the blame fall elsewhere, and so delivers a blistering attack on those who assert family background plays a role in causing serial murders: Once again t…
Foreign Policy without Fear
The International Telecommunication Union
Appointments and Staff Changes
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Lester Frank Ward in American Thought
A People's Watchdog against Abuse of Power
Machtkampf: The Supreme Court of the United States in the Political Process
MACHTKAMPF: THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS Get access HENRY J. ABRAHAM HENRY J. ABRAHAM Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Parliamentary Affairs, Volume XIII, Issue 1960jun, June 1960, Pages 424–441, https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.pa.a053473 Published: 01 June 1960
School Desegregation in the South
Essay| August 01 1961 School Desegregation in the South Henry J. Abraham Henry J. Abraham Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania Henry J. Abraham has been the recipient of several fellowships and has also received the first $1,000 award for “Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching,” University of Pennsylvania, 1959. He has taught at many universities abroad and in the United States. A member of the advisory board of Soc…
Other Activities
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No Additional Errand-Boy for Congress
Freedom and the Court: Civil Rights and Liberties in the United States
The Danish Ombudsman
On every conceivable count, Denmark's Ombudsman institution has proved itself to be an unqualified success. In large measure, this has been due to the superb and sagacious performance of the first Ombudsman, who is still the incumbent of the office, and who has succeeded in establishing a thoroughly wholesome and sympathetic climate for both the office and the institution. He has charted a conservative course that has made the Ombudsman entirely …
Freedom and the Court: Civil Rights and Liberties in the United States
This study, completely updated, remains a basic work in the field. The volume is a textual summary of the Supreme Court's work on civil liberties and civil rights. The new edition includes all new court decisions on civil liberties through January of 1997. The book is intended for upper level undergraduates in courses on consitutional law and civil rights
Justices and Presidents: A Political History of Appointments to the Supreme Court
different analysis. In his discussion of the death penalty, being unable to demonstrate deterrence statistically, Tucker turns to the recent emergence of the 'serial murderer.' These are the murderers, he explains, were previously deterred by the death penalty. In this context, he prefers to have the blame fall elsewhere, and so delivers a blistering attack on those who assert family background plays a role in causing serial murders: Once again t…
The Best Men Seldom Make it
Human” Rights vs. “Property” Rights: A Comment on the “Double Standard”
Professor Funston acknowledges-as he must, of coursethe existence of a past and present (and, very likely, future) judicial posture of a standard or dichotomy between those fundamental personal rights variously styled human, .basic, .cultural, personal, or civil and those bracketed under the rubrics property, economic, or proprietarian; or, oversimplified, but on the level of dwe-know-what-you-mean, simply a dichotomy between human and property r…
Justices and Presidents: A Political History of Appointments to the Supreme Court
Journal Article Justices and Presidents: A Political History of Appointments to the Supreme Court. By Henry J. Abraham. (New York: Oxford University Press, 1974. ix + 310 pp. Tables, appendixes, notes, bibliographical note, name index, and case index. $10.00.) Get access James C. Duram James C. Duram Wichita State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of American History, Volume 61, Issue 4, M…
Effectiveness of Governmental Operations
The Judiciary has always received a higher rating of esteem and regard than the other two branches of government. However, it is not free from pragmatic or philosophical operational problems. Two of these are finding a line between judging and legislating and court reform. Suggestions for reform fall into three categories: (1) those dealing with the institution and modus operandus of the courts, (2) those concerned with court staff, and (3) those…
Merit’ or ‘seniority'? Reflections on the politics of recent appointments to the chief Justiceship of India
Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting of the Southern Political Science Association's
Minutes of the Annual Business Meeting Southern Political Science Association
Religion, Medicine, and the State: Reflections on Some Contemporary Issues
Journal Article Religion, Medicine, and the State: Reflections on Some Contemporary Issues Get access Henry J. Abraham Henry J. Abraham James Hart Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of Church and State, Volume 22, Issue 3, Autumn 1980, Pages 423–436, https://doi.org/10.1093/jcs/22.3.423 Published: 01 October …
Judicial Review and the National Political Process: A Functional Reconsideration of the Role of the Supreme Court, by Jesse H. Choper
The Judicial Process: An Introductory Analysis of the Courts of the United States, England, and France
Journal Article The Judicial Process: An Introductory Analysis of the Courts of the United States, England, and France Get access The Judicial Process: An Introductory Analysis of the Courts of the United States, England, and France. By Henry J.Abraham. New York, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 4th edition, 1980. Pp. xviii, 622. Bryant G. Garth Bryant G. Garth *Member, Board of Editors. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic G…
Felix Frankfurter and His Times: The Reform Years, by Michael E. Parrish ; The Enigma of Felix Frankfurter, by H. N. Hirsch
Journal Article Felix Frankfurter and His Times: The Reform Years, by Michael E. Parrish ; The Enigma of Felix Frankfurter, by H. N. Hirsch Get access Felix Frankfurter and His Times: The Reform Years by Michael E. Parrish. New York, Free Press, 1982. 330 pp. $17.95.The Enigma of Felix Frankfurter by H. N. Hirsch. New York, Basic Books, 1981. 253 pp. $14.95. Henry J. Abraham Henry J. Abraham University of Virginia Search for other works by this a…
Louis D. Brandeis: Justice for the People, by Philippa Strum
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