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The Supreme Court: The Personalities And Rivalries That Defined America
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A Leading Supreme Court Expert Recounts The Personal And Philosophical Rivalries That Forged Our Nation'S Highest Court And Continue To Shape Our Daily Livesthe Supreme Court Is The Most Mysterious Branch Of Government, And Yet The Court Is At Root A Human Institution, Made Up Of Very Bright People With Very Strong Egos, For Whom Political And Judicial Conflicts Often Become Personal.In This Compelling Work Of Characterdriven History, Jeffrey Rosen Recounts The History Of The Court Through The Personal And Philosophical Rivalries On The Bench That Transformed The Lawand By Extension, Our Lives. The Story Begins With The Great Chief Justice John Marshall And President Thomas Jefferson, Cousins From The Virginia Elite Whose Differing Visions Of America Set The Tone For The Court'S First Hundred Years. The Tale Continues After The Civil War With Justices John Marshall Harlan And Oliver Wendell Holmes, Who Clashed Over The Limits Of Majority Rule. Rosen Then Examines The Warren Court Era Through The Lens Of The Liberal Icons Hugo Black And William O. Douglas, For Whom Personality Loomed Larger Than Ideology. He Concludes With A Pairing From Our Own Era, The Conservatives William H. Rehnquist And Antonin Scalia, Only One Of Whom Was Able To Build Majorities In Support Of His Views.Through These Four Rivalries, Rosen Brings To Life The Perennial Conflict That Has Animated The Courtbetween Those Justices Guided By Strong Ideology And Those Who Forge Coalitions And Adjust To New Realities. He Illuminates The Relationship Between Judicial Temperament And Judicial Success Or Failure. The Stakes Are Nothing Less Than The Future Of American Jurisprudence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Supreme Court: The Personalities and Rivalries That Defined America'? A: The book explores the personal and philosophical rivalries among Supreme Court justices throughout history and how these conflicts have shaped American jurisprudence.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jeffrey Rosen, a leading Supreme Court expert known for his insights into the history and functioning of the Court.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 9, 2007.
- Q: What is the condition of this book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is a hardcover edition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the conflicts between justices guided by strong ideologies and those who adapt to new realities, as well as the interplay between judicial temperament and success.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to understanding the Supreme Court? A: Yes, the book is written in a compelling narrative style that makes complex judicial histories accessible to readers without a legal background.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, it can be a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in American history, law, and the Supreme Court.
- Q: Does the book focus on any specific justices? A: Yes, it highlights notable rivalries, including those between Chief Justice John Marshall and President Thomas Jefferson, as well as contemporary justices like William H. Rehnquist and Antonin Scalia.