H.B. Higgins: The Rebel As Judge
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Rickard
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sun-fading to spine of DJ.
John Rickard's compelling biography, H.B. Higgins: The Rebel As Judge, chronicles the extraordinary life and judicial career of Henry Bournes Higgins, a pivotal figure in Australian legal and political history. The narrative uncovers Higgins's unconventional approach to law, detailing how his progressive ideals challenged established norms within the High Court of Australia. Rickard presents a meticulous examination of Higgins's landmark judgments, particularly his foundational role in shaping industrial arbitration and workers' rights. This insightful work illustrates the complex interplay between personal conviction and judicial duty, offering a nuanced portrait of a judge whose influence extended far beyond the courtroom. It argues for Higgins's enduring legacy as a jurist who championed social justice, making it an essential read for those interested in legal reform and Australian history.
Author: John Rickard
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sun-fading to spine of DJ.
John Rickard's compelling biography, H.B. Higgins: The Rebel As Judge, chronicles the extraordinary life and judicial career of Henry Bournes Higgins, a pivotal figure in Australian legal and political history. The narrative uncovers Higgins's unconventional approach to law, detailing how his progressive ideals challenged established norms within the High Court of Australia. Rickard presents a meticulous examination of Higgins's landmark judgments, particularly his foundational role in shaping industrial arbitration and workers' rights. This insightful work illustrates the complex interplay between personal conviction and judicial duty, offering a nuanced portrait of a judge whose influence extended far beyond the courtroom. It argues for Higgins's enduring legacy as a jurist who championed social justice, making it an essential read for those interested in legal reform and Australian history.