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General Ashcroft: Attorney at War by Nancy V. Baker (English) Hardcover Book
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- ISBN-13
- 9780700614554
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- ISBN
- 9780700614554
- Book Title
- General Ashcroft : Attorney at War
- Item Length
- 9.4in
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, History, Political Science
- Topic
- United States / 20th Century, Terrorism, Constitutions, History & Theory, Civil Rights, Political
- Item Width
- 6.9in
- Item Weight
- 12.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 334 Pages
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Reviled as a fascist and zealot by libertarians and liberals but praised as a great patriot and devout man of God by many conservatives, John Ashcroft may have been the most powerful and polarizing attorney general in our nation's history. Looking past such oversimplified stereotypes, Nancy Baker offers the first in-depth study of Ashcroft's controversial tenure as attorney general-and as domestic commander in our campaign against global terrorism. Addressing new concerns about challenges to civil liberties in the wake of 9/11, Baker provides a critical assessment of Ashcroft's impact on national life within the context of an enormous expansion of presidential power. Baker depicts a man who even before 9/11 was in search of a mission and then found it in the "War on Terror." She explores how Ashcroft's counterterrorism actions eroded checks on executive power, arguing that the attorney general used both the formal and informal powers of his office to expand executive and law enforcement authority--and did so at the additional expense of criminal procedural rights, privacy rights, and government transparency. Baker tells how the war against terrorism, the unique legal policy role of the attorney general, and Ashcroft's presence in that office dramatically expanded the power and impact of executive power in domestic affairs. She identifies Ashcroft's rhetorical tactics that set his actions at odds with the public interest--such as browbeating critics and marginalizing dissent--and challenges the success claimed by Ashcroft and his supporters in safeguarding America by documenting the Justice Department's lack of effectiveness in key prosecutions. She also includes an enlightening analysis of the Patriot Act and its implications for both civil liberties and government power. By documenting the ongoing importance of Ashcroft's legacy--a legacy now continued by Alberto Gonzalez--Baker shows how he dramatically changed the office and disrupted our constitutional system of divided and checked powers. Her close scrutiny of Ashcroft's actions vividly highlights the role that an attorney general can play in shaping presidential power during national crises and provides a cautionary tale for anyone eager to protect our civil liberties.
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Publisher
University Press of Kansas
ISBN-10
0700614559
ISBN-13
9780700614554
eBay Product ID (ePID)
50878847
Product Key Features
Book Title
General Ashcroft : Attorney at War
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
United States / 20th Century, Terrorism, Constitutions, History & Theory, Civil Rights, Political
Publication Year
2006
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History, Political Science
Number of Pages
334 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6.9in
Item Weight
12.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Kf373.A74b35 2006
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"An interesting and well-written book that provides important insights into the thinking of one attorney general, the history of law and politics in the office of attorney general, the national security policies of the Bush administration, and modern conservative theory of governance. . . . An accessible account of an important figure and some of the most important issues facing the nation."Perspectives on Political Science "A comprehensive assessment of John Ashcrofts tenure as Bushs first attorney general."London Review of Books "A comprehensive inquiry into Ashcrofts role in the War Against Terror and how he expanded greatly the powers of his office at the expense of civil liberties. Included are examples of Ashcrofts bullying of dissenters and his appeal to the right-wing conservatives and a discussion of his legacy for future attorneys general."Foreword Magazine "Well written, meticulously researched, and insightful, this book is a welcome addition to the literature on the role and functions of the attorney general and on the Bush administration. Highly recommended."-- Choice, Baker's nuance study significantly expands our understanding of the career of this controversial attorney general and of the Bush administration's conception of executive powers.... Offers invaluable insights into the politics and priorities of the post-9/11 Justice Department., "Baker's nuanced study significantly expands our understanding of the career of this controversial attorney general and of the Bush administration's conception of executive powers. . . . Offers invaluable insights into the politics and priorities of the post-9/11 Justice Department."- Athan Theoharis , author of The FBI and American Democracy: A Brief Critical History "An exquisitely rendered critique that tackles John Ashcroft, the politician and personality, and provides a sweeping and sophisticated review of the legal and constitutional disputes that swirled around his tenure as attorney general."- Louis Fisher , author of Presidential War Power and Military Tribunals and Presidential Power, Baker's nuanced study significantly expands our understanding of the career of this controversial attorney general and of the Bush administration's conception of executive powers. . . . Offers invaluable insights into the politics and priorities of the post-9/11 Justice Department.-- Athan Theoharis , author of The FBI and American Democracy: A Brief Critical History An exquisitely rendered critique that tackles John Ashcroft, the politician and personality, and provides a sweeping and sophisticated review of the legal and constitutional disputes that swirled around his tenure as attorney general.-- Louis Fisher , author of Presidential War Power and Military Tribunals and Presidential Power, "Baker's nuanced study significantly expands our understanding of the career of this controversial attorney general and of the Bush administration's conception of executive powers. . . . Offers invaluable insights into the politics and priorities of the post-9/11 Justice Department."-- Athan Theoharis , author of The FBI and American Democracy: A Brief Critical History "An exquisitely rendered critique that tackles John Ashcroft, the politician and personality, and provides a sweeping and sophisticated review of the legal and constitutional disputes that swirled around his tenure as attorney general."-- Louis Fisher , author of Presidential War Power and Military Tribunals and Presidential Power, "An interesting and well-written book that provides important insights into the thinking of one attorney general, the history of law and politics in the office of attorney general, the national security policies of the Bush administration, and modern conservative theory of governance. . . . An accessible account of an important figure and some of the most important issues facing the nation."-- Perspectives on Political Science "A comprehensive assessment of John Ashcroft's tenure as Bush's first attorney general."-- London Review of Books "A comprehensive inquiry into Ashcroft's role in the War Against Terror and how he expanded greatly the powers of his office at the expense of civil liberties. Included are examples of Ashcroft's bullying of dissenters and his appeal to the right-wing conservatives and a discussion of his legacy for future attorneys general."-- Foreword Magazine "Well written, meticulously researched, and insightful, this book is a welcome addition to the literature on the role and functions of the attorney general and on the Bush administration. Highly recommended."-- Choice
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Introduction 1. A Controversial Law Officer 2. The Singular Office of Attorney General 3. Understanding Ashcroft 4. Framing 9/11 as a War on Terrorism 5. Presidential Action and Separation of Powers 6. Security and Liberty 7. Surveillance, Privacy, and the Patriot Act 8. Secrecy and Accountability 9. General Ashcroft at Justice Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Notes Bibliography List of Cases Index
Copyright Date
2006
Lccn
2006-000130
Dewey Decimal
353.4092
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
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