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- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2007-09-06
- Pages
- 504
- ISBN
- 9780700615384
- Book Title
- Supreme Court : an Essential History
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Item Length
- 9.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.6 in
- Genre
- Law, Political Science, History
- Topic
- American Government / Judicial Branch, Legal History, United States / General
- Item Weight
- 32.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.6 in
- Number of Pages
- 504 Pages
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Publisher
University Press of Kansas
ISBN-10
0700615385
ISBN-13
9780700615384
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59947036
Product Key Features
Book Title
Supreme Court : an Essential History
Number of Pages
504 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
American Government / Judicial Branch, Legal History, United States / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Law, Political Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.6 in
Item Weight
32.4 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-016900
Reviews
A refreshingly case-oriented survey of the Court's work, with lively vignettes of the individual justices., A clear and comprehensive overview of the nation's most important court and the justices who have served on it....Essential reading for anyone concerned with the history of this fascinating institution.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
347.73/26
Table Of Content
Preface Introduction Part I. The Heroic Courts 1. The Origins of the U.S. Supreme Court 2. The Jay and Ellsworth Courts, 1789-1801 3. The Marshall Court, 1801-1835 4. The Taney Court, 1836-1864 5. The Chase Court, 1864-1873 Part II. The Classical Courts 6. The Waite Court, 1874-1888 7. The Fuller Court, 1888-1910 8. The White Court, 1910-1921 9. The Taft Court, 1921-1930 10. The Hughes Court, 1930-1941 Part III. The Modern Courts 11. The Stone Court, 1941-1946 12. The Vinson Court, 1946-1952 13. The Warren Court, 1953-1969 14. The Burger Court, 1969-1986 15. The Rehnquist Court, 1986-2005 Epilogue. The Court Today and Tomorrow Conclusion Bibliographic Essay Index
Synopsis
A one-volume interpretive history of the Supreme Court written for the general reader. Demonstrates how the justices have shaped the law, and how the Court has shaped our nation., For more than two centuries, the U.S. Supreme Court has provided a battleground for nearly every controversial issue in our nation's history. Now a veteran team of talented historians-including the editors of the acclaimed Landmark Law Cases and American Society series-have produced the most readable, astute, and up-to-date single-volume history of this venerated institution, as engaging for general readers as it is rigorous for scholars. The Supreme Court chronicles an institution that dramatically evolved from six men meeting in borrowed quarters to the most closely watched tribunal in the world. Underscoring the close connection between law and politics, the authors highlight essential issues, cases, and decisions within the context of the times in which the decisions were handed down. Deftly combining doctrine and judicial biography with case law, they demonstrate how the justices have shaped the law and how the law that the Court makes has shaped our nation, with an emphasis on how the Court responded-or failed to respond-to the plight of the underdog. Each chapter covers the Court's years under a specific Chief Justice, focusing on cases that are the most reflective of the way the Court saw the law and the world and that had the most impact on the lives of ordinary Americans. Throughout the authors reveal how-in times of war, class strife, or moral revolution-the Court sometimes voiced the conscience of the nation and sometimes seemed to lose its moral compass. Their extensive quotes from the Court's opinions and dissents illuminate its inner workings, as well as the personalities and beliefs of the justices and the often-contentious relationships among them. Fair-minded and sharply insightful, The Supreme Court portrays an institution defined by eloquent and pedestrian decisions and by justices ranging from brilliant and wise to slow-witted and expedient. An epic and essential story, it illuminates the Court's role in our lives and its place in our history., For more than two centuries, the U.S. Supreme Court has provided a battleground for nearly every controversial issue in our nation's history. Now a veteran team of talented historians--including the editors of the acclaimed Landmark Law Cases and American Society series--have produced the most readable, astute, and up-to-date single-volume history of this venerated institution, as engaging for general readers as it is rigorous for scholars. The Supreme Court chronicles an institution that dramatically evolved from six men meeting in borrowed quarters to the most closely watched tribunal in the world. Underscoring the close connection between law and politics, the authors highlight essential issues, cases, and decisions within the context of the times in which the decisions were handed down. Deftly combining doctrine and judicial biography with case law, they demonstrate how the justices have shaped the law and how the law that the Court makes has shaped our nation, with an emphasis on how the Court responded--or failed to respond--to the plight of the underdog. Each chapter covers the Court's years under a specific Chief Justice, focusing on cases that are the most reflective of the way the Court saw the law and the world and that had the most impact on the lives of ordinary Americans. Throughout the authors reveal how--in times of war, class strife, or moral revolution--the Court sometimes voiced the conscience of the nation and sometimes seemed to lose its moral compass. Their extensive quotes from the Court's opinions and dissents illuminate its inner workings, as well as the personalities and beliefs of the justices and the often-contentious relationships among them. Fair-minded andsharply insightful, The Supreme Court portrays an institution defined by eloquent and pedestrian decisions and by justices ranging from brilliant and wise to slow-witted and expedient. An epic and essential story, it illuminates the Court's role in our lives and its place in our history., For more than two centuries, the U.S. Supreme Court has provided a battleground for nearly every controversial issue in our nations history. This veteran team of talented historians produces the most readable, astute, and up-to-date single-volume history of this venerated institution.
LC Classification Number
KF8742.Z9H64 2007
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- e***n (392)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat transaction, exactly as described, packed well, and promptly shipped on August 6th. Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service took 23 calendar days to deliver the book. It was shipped from Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, past Alabama to Texas, enjoyed several days in Texas, then to Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, back to Atlanta, finally to Birmingham, and Huntsville. The seller was very responsive and I decided it was interesting to see if/how the book would arrive. Thanks, JoeDrumsville!: The Evolution of the New Orleans Beat by Robert Cataliotti: Used (#405155037686)
- a***a (419)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis 2DVD set is in perfect condition. Cover art and case like new. Both DVDs played with no flaws. Description was listed as “Good”; I would describe it as “Very Good”, basically Like New. Delivery was super fast and packaging was excellent. The DVD case was wrapped well, then put in a cardboard envelope that was sturdy and hard to open (this is NOT a negative!). I have purchased from this company a few times and have always been very satisfied. Prices are great.