 | ISBN: 978-1-58826-151-9 $57.00 | |
| ISBN: 978-1-58826-176-2 $24.50 | ||
| 2003/319 pages | ||
Surveying the public policy issues central to the identification—and protection—of women's rights, Susan Mezey traces the developing legal parameters of sex equality. From early court rulings that prohibited employment discrimination and sexual harassment through today's decisions on reproductive rights, Mezey analyzes the broader political context within which critical judicial decisions have been made.
"Well-written and coherently organized.... Not only does Mezey situate each issue historically, her scope is broad, encompassing legislative, executive, and administrative actions as well as judicial.... A valuable addition."—Nancy V. Baker, Journal of Politics
"A unique addition to the literature in the field."—Robert W. Langran, Perspectives on Politics
"Deserves a place on course syllabi as required reading."—Susan M. Behuniak, Law and Politics Book Review
"In this engaging book, Mezey successfully bridges the sometimes wide gulf between public policy and the judiciary. Thoroughly scholarly without being dull, it is suitable for courses on policy, the courts, the judiciary, women's studies, and women and politics."—Georgia Duerst-Lahti, Beloit College