H. B. Higgins: The Rebel As Judge
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Rickard
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen & Unwin Sydney, 1984
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography chronicles the life and judicial career of Henry Bournes Higgins, a pivotal figure in Australian legal history. As a High Court Justice, Higgins reshaped industrial relations, championing the rights of workers and establishing the foundational "Harvester Judgment" which set a living wage standard. John Rickard meticulously details Higgins's transformation from a radical politician to a groundbreaking judge, presenting a nuanced portrait of a man whose progressive legal interpretations often challenged the status quo. This work offers a profound understanding of the early 20th-century Australian legal and political landscape, illustrating how one individual's commitment to social justice profoundly impacted a nation's development.
Author: John Rickard
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen & Unwin Sydney, 1984
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography chronicles the life and judicial career of Henry Bournes Higgins, a pivotal figure in Australian legal history. As a High Court Justice, Higgins reshaped industrial relations, championing the rights of workers and establishing the foundational "Harvester Judgment" which set a living wage standard. John Rickard meticulously details Higgins's transformation from a radical politician to a groundbreaking judge, presenting a nuanced portrait of a man whose progressive legal interpretations often challenged the status quo. This work offers a profound understanding of the early 20th-century Australian legal and political landscape, illustrating how one individual's commitment to social justice profoundly impacted a nation's development.