Heins, Marjorie,

Priests of our democracy : the Supreme Court, academic freedom, and the anti-communist purge / Marjorie Heins. - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Combining political and legal history with wrenching personal stories, the book details how the anti-communist excesses of the 1950s inspired the Supreme Court to recognize the vital role of teachers and professors in American democracy.

Specialized.

9780814744642 No price


United States. Supreme Court.


Academic freedom--United States.
Freedom of speech--United States.
Public schools--Curricula--Censorship--United States.
Universities and colleges--Law and legislation--United States.
Anti-communist movements--United States.
Teaching, Freedom of--United States.
Law.
United States of America, USA.
c 1950 to c 1959.
History of the Americas.
Marxism & Communism.
Civics & citizenship.

KF4242 / .H45 2016

344.73078