Recent Works from the Community
Boalt faculty, center directors, lecturers, and staff represent a diverse body of expertise and knowledge — reflected in the range of publications they produce.
Faculty or support staff can submit a book listing here.
In Retained by the People, Professor Daniel Farber argues that the ninth amendment has been overlooked in Supreme Court "fundamental rights" decisions. By explaining the essentiality of the "silent" ninth amendment (which holds that stated Constitutional rights cannot infringe on others retained by the people), Farber outlines a powerful new judicial approach to cases involving our most fundamental freedoms.
Beyond the Big Firm, a new book co-written by Thelton E. Henderson Center for Social Justice associate director Diane T. Chin, profiles lawyers pursuing their passions outside of the traditional law firm structure in government, non-profits, and small private firms. The book provides valuable resources for any law school graduate interested in working outside of the norm.
Male-Male Intimacy in Early America, written by Boalt Archivist William Benemann, is a fascinating look at homosexuality in colonial and post-colonial America. By painstakingly sifting through historical documents, Benemann was able to expose hidden details of male relationships in early America—no small feat considering the subject was taboo—while engaging the reader with clear and compelling prose.
Earl Warren and the Warren Court compiles essays from noted academics regarding the impact of the Warren Court on law. Edited and introduced by Professor Harry Scheiber and including essays by Professors Jesse Choper, Malcolm Feeley, and Philip Frickey, this collection explores how the Warren court shaped judicial procedure and influenced international law.
Governing Through Crime, Professor Jonathan Simon’s ’87/’90 (Ph.D.) latest book, contends that America’s obsession with crime has been intensified by politicians who use the specter of criminality to justify government intrusion in our everyday lives. In an era where the "War on Crime" permeates society, Simon argues that Americans must assess and debate criminality in order to remove its political underpinnings.
