Clay V. United States: Muhammad Ali Objects to War (Landmark Supreme Court Cases) [Library Binding]

Suzanne Freedman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1997 | Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up | Series: Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Describes the trial of Muhammad Ali, the first three-time boxing Heavyweight Champion of the world, for refusing to serve in the Vietnam War.

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Gr 7 Up--This case concerns the boxer Muhammad Ali (nee Cassius Clay) and his refusal to be drafted into the army during the Vietnam War. Ali's case forced the government to change the way it responded to people seeking conscientious objector status. Freedman discusses her subject's conversion to the Muslim faith and how his religious convictions forbade him to fight. She offers background on the Nation of Islam and its beliefs and a brief history of conscientious objection to military service, beginning in colonial America. The author explains the philosophy of Civil Disobedience, the various reasons why people have objected to military service, and how our government has responded. With that foundation laid, the rest of the book looks specifically at Ali's case: the arguments of both sides, how the Court came to its decision, and its impact over time. Freedman also looks at how the case affected Ali's boxing career and personal life. She writes in a straightforward, engaging style, and the information is sensibly organized. The book concludes with five discussion questions. Black-and-white photographs appear throughout. Students will find this informative, well-researched volume useful for assignments and as a starting point for more in-depth research.

Edward Sullivan, New York Public Library

Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 112 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894908553
• ISBN-13: 978-0894908552
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,642,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Clay vs Us supreme court, October 21, 2000

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This review is from: Clay V. United States: Muhammad Ali Objects to War (Landmark Supreme Court Cases) (Library Binding)

this book was very interesting, it was full of laws and justice systems that everyone can learn. It talks about Cassius Clay and his bumpy road of boxing. This book also talks about how one man and his beliefs can affect a whole nation. To me this book is very inspiring and I recommend this book to anyone who is involved in politics of anykind, and just pleasure reading, this book makes you want to know more about how cruel the american justice system can really be.