Publication Date
4-2025
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This book review looks at the life, work and impact of James Baldwin, a famous writer and civil rights activist that was born one hundred (100) years ago. It does so, for one of the first times in the field of law, by examining Baldwin’s influence on the legal system. The book review carries out its work by identifying Baldwin’s impacts upon U.S. law: before, during and after his public service career. In the process, this book review describes how governments can build on Baldwin's writings and advocacy work.
Publication Title
University Of Illinois Law Review Online
Volume
2025
Recommended Citation
Randall K. Johnson,
James Baldwin and What U.S. Governments Owe Every American,
2025
University Of Illinois Law Review Online
10
(2025).
Available at:
https://irlaw.umkc.edu/faculty_works/1014
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