Ruth Bader Ginsburg: In Her Own Words

by Helena Hunt (Editor)

Overview

As one of only nine women in a class of 500 at Harvard Law School when she enrolled in 1956 and one of only four female Supreme Court justices in the history of the United States, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is frequently viewed as a feminist trailblazer and an icon for civil rights.

Ginsburg has always been known as a prolific writer and speaker. Now, Ruth Bader Ginsburg: In Her Own Words offers a unique look into the mind of one of the world’s most influential women by collecting 300 of Ginsburg’s most insightful quotes. Meticulously curated from interviews, speeches, court opinions, dissents, and other sources, Ruth Bader Ginsburg: In Her Own Words creates a comprehensive picture of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her wisdom, and her legacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781572842496
Publisher:	Agate
Publication date:	04/10/2018
Series:	In Their Own Words series
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Helena Hunt is an editor living in Chicago.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction

Part I: The Law
The Law and Constitution
Lawyers, Judges, and the Practice of Law
The Supreme Court
Women and the Law

Part II: Civil Liberties: Free to Be You and Me
American Rights and Values
Equal Justice under the Law
The History of the Women’s Rights Movement
The Rights of Women

Part III: A Life of Her Own
Memories of a Long Life
Friends, Family, and Other Influences
Life Lessons

Milestones