Johnson, John W., 1946-

Griswold v. Connecticut : birth control and the constitutional right of privacy / Griswold versus Connecticut John W. Johnson. - Lawrence, Kan. : University Press of Kansas, c2005. - xiii, 266 p. ; 23 cm. - Landmark law cases & American society .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-249) and index.

The Connecticut exception to birth control in America -- Judicial challenges to the Connecticut ban on birth control -- More judicial false starts -- "To be let alone" : the emerging right to privacy -- Back in Connecticut -- Attracting the attention of the Supreme Court -- The Supreme Court hears the birth control case -- Confidential discussion and public decision -- Reactions and repercussions -- Elaboration of the constitutional right of privacy.

0700613773 (cloth : alk. paper) 0700613781 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Griswold, Estelle--Trials, litigation, etc.


Trials--Connecticut--New Haven.
Birth control--Law and legislation--Connecticut.
Privacy, Right of--United States.

KF224.G75 / J64 2005

342.7308/58