The Struggle for Student Rights:
Tinker V. Des Moines and the 1960s
(Landmark Law Cases and American
Society) by John W. Johnson
A Strong Analysis Based On Numerous Primary Sources
The 1965 student rights case Tinker v. Des Moines, raises important
issues regarding First Amendment freedoms and is a precedent for both
the rights of public school students and legitimate civil disobedience. This
account of the case places it in the legal and historical context of the
1960s.
Personal Review: The Struggle for Student Rights: Tinker V.
Des Moines and the 1960s (Landmark Law Cases and American
Society) by John W. Johnson
Dr. Johnson has written a moving portrait of Tinker v. Des Moines, a major
1960s Supreme Court decision. The "Struggle" that he discusses deals

with the right of non-violent expression while in the confines of a public
school. The narrative is richly grounded in newspaper articles, interviews,
and letters to and from the primary individuals. This makes the story
extremely personal and enlightening. An in-depth look into the workings of
the Supreme Court may be the book's most profound contribution. Taking
a controversial stand in time of war is never easy. The Tinker case shows
that the heart of our democracy rests with those who dare to point us in a
different direction.
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