The life and times of Richard J. Hughes [[electronic resource] ] : the politics of civility / / John B. Wefing

• Autore: Wefing John B. <1943->
• Pubblicazione: New Brunswick, N.J., : Rivergate Books/Rutgers University Press, c2009
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (372 p.)
• Disciplina: 974.9/043092; B
• Soggetto topico: Governors - New Jersey; Liberalism - New Jersey - History - 20th century; Judges - New Jersey; Catholics - New Jersey
• Soggetto geografico: New Jersey Politics and government 1951-; New Jersey Social policy
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. The Early Days -- Chapter 2. The Young Politician -- Chapter 3. The Bench -- Chapter 4. Private Practitioner -- Chapter 5. Governor Hughes: The First Campaign -- Chapter 6. The Early Days as Governor -- Chapter 7. Dallas, 1963—Atlantic City, 1964 -- Chapter 8. Civil Rights -- Chapter 9. Making a Difference: Hughes Confronts New Jersey’s Challenges -- Chapter 10. The Second Campaign -- Chapter 11. The Second Term -- Chapter 12. A Flood of Legislation -- Chapter 13. Working for Peace: At Home and Abroad -- Chapter 14. 1967–1968 -- Chapter 15. The 1968 Democratic National Convention -- Chapter 16. An Education Governor -- Chapter 17. The Hugheses Leaving Morven and Returning to Private Life -- Chapter 18. Chief Justice -- Chapter 19. The Later Years -- Notes -- Index -- About the Author
• Sommario/riassunto: The Life and Times of Richard J. Hughes explores the influential public service of this two-term New Jersey governor. He was the only person in New Jersey history to serve as both governor and chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. This biography illuminates the governor's accomplishments between 1962 and 1970, including the creation of the Hackensack Meadowlands Commission, formation of the county college system, establishment of stringent antipollution laws, design of the public defender system, and the adoption of a New Jersey sales tax, as well as his pivotal role during the Newark riots. As chief justice, Hughes faced difficult issuesùschool funding, low and moderate income housing needs, freedom of speech, and his decision in the rightto-die case involving Karen Ann Quinlan. With a career characterized by liberal activism, Hughes also contributed nationally and internationally, from serving as host of the 1964 Democratic National Convention to monitoring elections in South Vietnam. John B. Wefing's research includes interviews with prominent politicians and leaders who worked with Hughes at various points in his career. The result is a rich story of a public servant who possessed a true ability to work with members of both political parties and played a significant role in shaping modern New Jersey.
• Titolo autorizzato: The life and times of Richard J. Hughes
• ISBN: 1-280-49834-X; 9786613593573; 0-8135-4828-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910780829403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II