ST. PAUL, Minn., May 17 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With a divided U.S. Senate expected to begin hearings on federal judiciary nominees as early as this week, Hamline University Professor David Schultz has just published a new book titled, "the Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court."
The Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court contains more than 550 entries on topics from abortion, censorship, discrimination and voting rights to individuals such as William Rehnquist, Thurgood Marshall and Sandra day O'Connor. Court observers believe the Senate may also undertake confirmation hearings this session to replace Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who is rumored to be resigning this year. The book examines the nomination and confirmation process for the Supreme Court.
The Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court examines how procedural issues affect the way cases are decided. Between now and June, the Supreme Court will begin handing down a number of highly anticipated decisions on issues such as medical marijuana, Ten Commandments displays and Internet sharing of movies.
Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court is published by Facts on File, Inc., award-winning publisher of reference books, textbooks, general interest books and journals across a broad range of the social sciences and humanities.
Schultz -- a professor in Hamline University's Graduate School of Management, School of Law and Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science -- is the author of 17 books and more than 40 articles. He holds five graduate degrees, among them a Ph.D. in Political Science and a J.D. (law degree) from the University of Minnesota, and an LLM degree (specializing in criminal law and the European Union) from the University of London. More on Schultz is available at: http://davidschultz.efoliomn2.com.
Last March, Schultz released a companion piece to the Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court, the Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America, published by M.E. Sharpe, Inc. These two books provide one of the most in-depth examinations of the history of individual rights in America and how the Court shapes and interprets those rights. Schultz also authored The Jurisprudential Vision of Justice Antonin Scalia, an examination of this Justice's legal views.
Information on the Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court is available on www.factsonfile.com. (Enter 'Schultz' in the search category.) For more on the Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America, visit new releases at: http://www.mesharpe.com.
Note to editors and reporters:
With a number of highly anticipated Supreme Court decisions expected this spring, and with the Senate confirming new justices as early as this year, Professor David Schultz is available to comment or provide background information on all aspects of the Supreme Court.
Contact information: Professor David Schultz, 651-523-2858 or
DSchultz@hamline.edu
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