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Thurman Arnold: A Biography
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Thurman Arnold (18911969) Was A Major Iconoclast Of American Law And A Great Liberal Of The 20Th Century. In This First Biography Of Arnold, Spencer Weber Waller Traces Arnold'S Life From His Birth In Laramie, Wyoming, And Explores How His Western Upbringing Influenced His Distinctive Views About Law And Power. After Studying At Princeton And Harvard Law School, Arnold Practiced Law In Chicago, Served In World War I, And Eventually Returned To Laramie, Where He Was A Prominent Practitioner, Mayor, And State Legislator In The 1920S.As The Rise Of National Corporations Began To Destroy The Local Businesses That Were The Core Of His Legal Practice, Arnold Turned From The Courtroom To The Academy, Most Notably At Yale Law School, Where He Became One Of The Leading Spokesmen For The Legal Realism Movement. Arnolds Work Attracted The Attention Of Franklin Roosevelt, Who Appointed Him To Head The Antitrust Division During The New Deal. He Went On To Establish Arnold, Fortas & Porter, Which Became The Epitome Of The Modern Washington, Dc Law Firm, And Defended Probono Hundreds Of Clients Accused Of Communist Sympathies During The Mccarthy Era.One Of The Few Individuals Who Shaped 20Th Century American Law In So Many Of Its Facets, Arnold'S Biography Is Long Overdue, And Waller Honors His Life And Legacy With A Book That Is Both Vividly Narrated And Extensively Researched.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Thurman Arnold: A Biography'? A: The biography focuses on the life and influence of Thurman Arnold, a significant figure in American law and a proponent of legal realism during the 20th century.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Spencer Weber Waller, who provides an in-depth exploration of Arnold's life and legacy.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The key themes include Arnold's legal philosophy, his role in the Antitrust Division during the New Deal, and his contributions to legal realism and law practice.
- Q: When was 'Thurman Arnold: A Biography' published? A: The biography was published on January 2, 2005.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the biography contain? A: The biography contains 273 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in American legal history? A: Yes, the book is particularly suitable for readers interested in American legal history, legal philosophy, and the evolution of law in the 20th century.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Can this biography be useful for legal professionals? A: Yes, legal professionals may find this biography useful for understanding the historical context and development of legal practices and philosophies.
- Q: What makes Thurman Arnold an important figure in law? A: Thurman Arnold is considered important for his contributions to legal realism, his advocacy for antitrust laws, and his influence on 20th-century legal practices.