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Alan Dershowitz

    1 settembre 1938

    Alan Dershowitz è un distinto avvocato e commentatore americano, rinomato per la sua vasta carriera legale e i suoi acuti commenti su questioni politiche e sociali. La sua profonda conoscenza del diritto e la sua capacità di applicarla in casi complessi lo hanno affermato come una figura di spicco nel campo legale. Dershowitz è noto per la sua acuta analisi di situazioni legali complesse e la sua abile difesa dei clienti. I suoi contributi al pensiero e alla pratica legale sono significativi, e i suoi commenti spesso stimolano una riflessione critica.

    The Case for Liberalism in an Age of Extremism: Or, Why I Left the Left But Can't Join the Right
    War Against the Jews: How to End Hamas Barbarism
    Get Trump
    The Price of Principle: Why Integrity Is Worth the Consequences
    Il mistero von Bülow
    Il demone dell'avvocato
    • The exploration of integrity in the face of societal hypocrisy is central to this work by a prominent legal scholar. Alan Dershowitz delves into how politics, academia, and media often penalize principled stances while favoring partisanship. Through a critical lens, he discusses the consequences of this trend and argues for the value of maintaining one's principles despite the challenges and costs involved. This book serves as a reflection on the importance of integrity in contemporary discourse and decision-making.

      The Price of Principle: Why Integrity Is Worth the Consequences
      4,2
    • Get Trump

      • 168pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      The author presents his insights and perspective on current legal efforts to stop Donald Trump from winning a second term as President of the United States--efforts that in Dershowitz's opinion are unconstitutional and are not an equal application of the law

      Get Trump
      4,1
    • In War Against the Jews: How to End Hamas Barbarism, Alan Dershowitz—#1 New York Times bestselling author and one of America’s most respected legal scholars—explains why the horrific attack of Oct 7 and Israel’s just response changes everything. It has changed the relationship between Israel and the United States, especially with regard to the possibility of direct American intervention. It has required Israel to consider its nuclear option as a last resort to assure its survival. It has revealed dangerous attitudes among America’s future leaders on today’s college campuses toward Israel’s possible destruction. It has exposed media biases that have been exacerbated with Israel’s vulnerabilities. It has united Israelis and Jews around the world as never before, despite the deep divisions among them politically, religiously, and ideologically. Nothing will ever be the same. It has clouded the future of peace between Israel and its Arab and Muslim neighbors and has diminished the proposals for a peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestinian conflict. It has made predictions about the future of the region nearly impossible, except that imposing instability is inevitable. In this short book, Dershowitz analyzes these transforming events and suggests how to move forward.

      War Against the Jews: How to End Hamas Barbarism
      4,0
    • Exploring the complexities of public perception and media narratives, this book delves into the life and controversies surrounding Alan Dershowitz. It raises thought-provoking questions about societal reactions and the implications for those involved in high-profile cases. By examining the broader context, the narrative challenges readers to consider the impact of fame, scandal, and the shifting landscape of justice and morality in contemporary society.

      The Case for Liberalism in an Age of Extremism: Or, Why I Left the Left But Can't Join the Right
      3,9
    • The Best Defense

      The Courtroom Confrontations of America's Most Outspoken Lawyer of Last Resort--The Lawyer Who Won the Claus von Bulow Appeal

      • 456pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      "Anyone interested in the true merits of criminal law and very fine writing must read Alan Dershowitz's book." --Truman Capote In this tell-all legal memoir, Alan Dershowitz describes his most famous, and infamous, cases and clients. In the process, takes a critical, informed look at a legal system that he regards as deeply corrupt.

      The Best Defense
      4,0
    • The Advocate's devil

      • 384pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      From the legal tactician who has represented such famous clients as Mike Tyson, O.J. Simpson, and Michael Milken, comes a novel that goes far beyond the limits of the courtroom thriller to probe our deepest fears and asks the controversial legal question--What do you do if you are a defense attorney who suspects your client is guilty and dangerous?

      The Advocate's devil
      3,4
    • The Mueller Report

      • 480pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      Robert S. Mueller III's investigation into President Donald Trump's potential collusion with Russia stands as a pivotal political inquiry. This comprehensive volume includes the full 300+ pages of the historic report, an introduction by constitutional scholar Alan Dershowitz, relevant legal provisions from Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Rod Rosenstein's appointment order for Mueller, and Attorney General William Barr's four-page summary. Mueller, a lifelong Republican, concluded his investigation without finding evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, while leaving the question of obstruction of justice unresolved. This has sparked significant debate, given Barr's brief summary compared to the extensive report. Since its inception in May 2017, the investigation has been central to American politics, with Democrats in the House eyeing the report for potential impeachment proceedings. The media closely followed Mueller's work, leading to numerous indictments, while Trump and his supporters labeled the probe a "witch hunt." The findings, as summarized by Barr, have been interpreted by some as a victory for the president. However, with calls for the full report's release and ongoing public interest, the Mueller investigation is poised to be remembered alongside other significant historical inquiries. This essential reading is vital for anyone invested in American politics and the events surround

      The Mueller Report
      3,8