Lochner v. New York: Economic Regulation on Trial (Landmark Law Cases and American Society)
by Paul Kens
Paul Kens analyzes the Lochner decision, its constitutional reasoning, and its lasting impact on American economic regulation and labor law.
About This Book
This volume examines the 1905 Supreme Court decision in Lochner v. New York and its place within American constitutional history.
It explores the legal arguments presented by both sides and the broader debate over economic regulation during the Progressive Era.
The book situates the ruling within the social and political context of the time, highlighting its influence on subsequent case law.
Readers gain insight into how the Court interpreted the Due Process Clause in relation to state labor statutes.
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