Equality Practice: Civil Unions and the Future of Gay Rights by William N. Eskri

Description: Equality Practice by William N. Eskridge, Jr. Yale law professor William Eskridge chronicles the Vermont law which legalized civil unions - distinct from marriage - for same-sex couples, and the changes it brings. He refutes charges that the law is an immoral abomination or that its a terrible compromise (a separate but unequal injustice). FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A renowned Yale law professor chronicles the Vermont law and the changes it brings. He refutes charges that the law is an immoral adomination or that it is a terrible compromise (a separate but unequal injustice). Similar laws have been passed all over Europe, and more US States will undoubtedly develop new legislation. He argues that we should all - in the name of liberty, equality,and simple pragmatism - take up the cause. Back Cover William Eskridge, a Yale law professor chronicles the Vermont law which legalised civil unions - distinct from marriage - for same sex couples. Author Biography William Eskridge, Jr. wrote the landmark book, The Casefor Same Sex Marriage (Free Press, 1996). He is the John A. Garver Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School and has published widely both in academic law journals and in the popular press. Table of Contents Prologue and Acknowledgments 1. Same-Sex Marriage and the Politics of Sexuality 2. The Vermont Civil Unions Law 3. Comparative Law Lessons for the Same-Sex Marriage Movement 4. Civil Unions and Liberal Jurisprudence: Equality Practice 5. Equality Practice and the Civic Republic 6. Equality Practice as a Postmodern Cultural Form Epilogue Review "Equality Practice has the potnetial to move the discussion of same-sex marriage rights where it needs to go...when it does, Eskridge will have earned a place in the history of the greatest civil rights victory since 1964. Eskridges book...has much to teach us about both the principles and the logistics of civil rights in the 21st century."The Gay & Lesbian Review July/August2002.""Eskridges Equality Practice is a truly excellent book--informative, well written, and broad in scope and inquiry while maintaining a clear argument. It nicely integrates global, historical, and contemporary legal and political perspectives. It is hard to imagine the person who would not learn anything from reading it."The Lawand Politics Book Review/July 2002.""The most compelling and original analysis to date of the social meaning and politics of gay marriage. This book is, quite simply, the place to begin and return to as many of us try to understand and formulate a response to debates about gay marriage. A tour de force of scholarship and political reasonableness on a subject that divides virtually all Americans." --StevenSeidman, Professor of Sociology, SUNY Albany.""This lucid, literate and absorbing book guides readers through the conflict of communitarian and liberal ideals as they clash over the issues raised by same-sex unions, marriage and domestic life. Eskridge does a remarkable job presenting dense legal, ethical, political and religious arguments in a lively and thoroughly engaging manner. Equality Practice is an essential book, immensely relevant and thought provoking." --UrvashiVaid, author of Virtual Equality: The Mainstreaming ofGay and Lesbian Liberation..""A rigorous, spirited, and ingenious defense of Vermonts novel civil union law." -Robin West, Professor ofLaw, Georgetown University.""A wonderful combination of social history, acute legal analysis, and powerful normative argument. His explanatory account-showing how liberal rights claims are and should be reconciled with communitarian values-is refreshingly original. He shows in the best way one can-by presenting a richly textured interpretive history-how these deep seated strands of our liberal democratic live are harmonized."--John Ferejohn,Carolyn S.G. Munro Professor of Political Science,Stanford University.""A rigorous, spirited, and ingenious defense of Vermonts novel civil union law." -Robin West, Professor ofLaw, Georgetown University.""Eskridges communitarian approach is the only one I know thats capable of overcoming the objection that same-sex marriage would open the floodgates to relationships involving polygamy, incest, animals, and so on." -- The Gay and Lesbian Review."...Eskridges Equality Practice is a truly excellent book-informative, well written, and broad in scope and inquiry while maintaining a clear argument. It nicely integrates global,historical and contemporary legal and political perspectives. It is hard to imagine the person who would not learn from reading it." -- The Law and Politics Book Review June 2002."Eskridge provides a thoroughly detailed history of same-sex marriages and civil unions in the US...does a phenomenal job of reiterating central themes throughout the book...All academic collections." -- K.M. Jamieson, Ashland University, for CHOICE Details ISBN0415930731 Short Title EQUALITY PRAC Language English ISBN-10 0415930731 ISBN-13 9780415930734 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 Imprint Routledge Subtitle Civil Unions and the Future of Gay Rights Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780415930734 UK Release Date 2002-01-02 AU Release Date 2002-01-02 NZ Release Date 2002-01-02 Author William N. Eskridge, Jr. Pages 300 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2002-01-02 Alternative 9780415930727 DEWEY 306.8480973 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134433678;

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