The Supreme Court and the American Elite, 1789-2008

by Lucas A. Powe Jr.

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"The Supreme Court follows the election returns," the fictional Mr. Dooley observed a hundred years ago. And for all our ideals and dreams of a disinterested judiciary, above the political fray, it seems Mr. Dooley was right. In this engaging--and disturbing--book, a leading historian of the Court reveals the close fit between its decisions and the nation's politics.

The story begins with the creation of the Constitution and ends with the...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0674060415

ISBN13:9780674060418

Release Date:May 2011

Publisher:Harvard University Press

Length:421 Pages

Weight:1.05 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Related Subjects

Americas Constitutional Law Courts Education & Reference History Law Legal History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Rules & Procedures Textbooks

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