Canadian Maverick: The Life and Times of Ivan C. Rand

by William Kaplan and Osgoode Society Staff

Book Overview

In Canadian Maverick, bestselling author William Kaplan critically examines the life and times of lawyer, politician, academic, and Supreme Court Justice Ivan C. Rand. Born to a working-class New Brunswick family, Rand's hard work and impressive intellect led to an extraordinary career that redefined Canada's legal landscape. Rand's 1943 appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada invigorated what was then a pedestrian institution. His work in labour...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442640707
• ISBN13: 9781442640702
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 668 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher