Relates The Dramatic Role Of New York Courts In Shaping Public Policy On Key Reform Legislation In The Progressive Era.the Crucible Of Public Policy: New York Courts In The Progressive Era Relates The Dramatic Story Of New York State Courts, Particularly The Court Of Appeals, In Deciding On The Constitutionality Of Key State Statutes In The Progressive Era. The Court Of Appeals, Second In Importance Only To The United States Supreme Court, Made Groundbreaking Decisions On The Constitutional Validity Of Laws Relating To Privacy, Personal Liberty, State Regulation Of Business, Women Workers' Hours, Compensation For On-the-job Injuries, Public Health, And Other Vital Areas. In The Process, The Court Became A Crucible Of Sorts-a Place Where Complex Public Policy Issues Of The Day Were Argued And Decided.