Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Discover the inspiring life and revolutionary legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in this captivating biography by acclaimed historian Jane Sherron De Hart. This trade paperback, published in 2020 by Scribe Publications, offers an in-depth look at her journey—from a young girl influenced by her mother’s intelligence to a trailblazing Supreme Court Justice. This book delves into Ginsburg's passionate advocacy for gender equality and her meticulous approach to jurisprudence, shaped by her Jewish faith and the enduring principle of tikkun olam, or 'repairing the world.' Ginsburg’s remarkable story encompasses her experiences as one of the first female law professors in the United States, her struggle for equal pay, and her crucial role in landmark anti-sex discrimination cases presented to the Supreme Court. With 608 pages of rich narrative, this biography not only recounts her significant legal battles but also offers personal anecdotes that illuminate her immense influence on American society and character. A must-read for anyone interested in law, feminism, and human rights, this book will resonate for generations to come. Enjoy FREE shipping on this powerful tribute to a pioneering figure in American history, available now at Smartfox NZ.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922310736
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 608


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'A vivid account of a remarkable life' -The Washington Post

In this bestselling comprehensive, revelatory biography - fifteen years of interviews and research in the making - historian Jane Sherron De Hart explores the central experiences that crucially shaped Ginsburg's passion for justice, her advocacy for gender equality, and her meticulous jurisprudence.

At the heart of her story and abiding beliefs was her Jewish background, specifically the concept of tikkun olam, the Hebrew injunction to "repair the world," with its profound meaning for a young girl who grew up during the Holocaust and World War II.

Ruth's journey begins with her mother, who died tragically young but whose intellect inspired her daughter's feminism. It stretches from Ruth's days as a baton twirler at Brooklyn's James Madison High School to Cornell University, and to Harvard and Columbia Law Schools; to becoming one of the first female law professors in the US and having to fight for equal pay and hide her second pregnancy to avoid losing her job; and to arguing momentous anti-sex discrimination cases before the US Supreme Court.

All this, even before being nominated in 1993 to become the second woman on the court, where her crucial decisions and dissents are still making history. Intimately, personably told, this biography offers unprecedented insight into a pioneering life and legal career whose profound mark on American jurisprudence, American society, and American character and spirit will reverberate deep into the twenty-first century and beyond.

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