Disorder in the Court: America's High-Profile Trials.

Baker, Debra

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ERIC Number: EJ590465

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Disorder in the Court: America's High-Profile Trials.

Baker, Debra

Update on Law-Related Education, v23 n1 p5-9 Win 1999

Discusses the U.S. public's fascination with the judicial system and high-profile court cases. Highlights several trials that have been deemed the "Trial of the 20th Century." Explains that there are certain dramatic and societal elements inherent in particular cases making them high profile, such as religion, racism, revenge, scandal, and fame. (CMK)

Descriptors: Court Litigation, Mass Media Role, Press Opinion, Public Opinion, Racial Discrimination, Religion, Reputation, Social Class

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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