New Deal Lawyers

Explore the pivotal era of American legal history with New Deal Lawyers by Peter H. Irons, published by Princeton University Press in 1993. This award-winning study, recognized with the J. Willard Hurst Award by the US Law and Society Association, delves into the significant legal transformations during the New Deal period. Spanning 351 pages, Irons meticulously traces the trajectory of essential constitutional test cases from 1933 to 1937, shedding light on their profound implications for American jurisprudence. Ideal for students, legal professionals, and history enthusiasts, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the intersection between law and the socio-economic challenges of the time. Discover how the New Deal reshaped constitutional law and its lasting impact on the legal landscape of the United States.