First Among Equals: The Supreme Court in American Life
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- Synopsis
- One of America's most controversial legal figures and author of The Starr Report offers a revealing look at the inner workings of today's Supreme Court. Consisting of only nine members, each appointed by the president to serve a life-long term, the U.S. Supreme Court exerts an extensive and pervasive influence over America, handing down decisions that set the legal standards by which every American lives. Now,Kenneth Starr, most famous for his investigation of President Clinton, examines the delicate balance of personalities and judicial philosophies that makes up this esteemed body. Drawing not only on his own scholarly understanding but also on his first-hand experience arguing 25 cases before the Court, Starr traces its evolving role since the days of John Marshall, providing sharply drawn accounts of some of the most significant issues of recent years. His controversial analysis culminates in an especially provocative defense of the Court's actions in Bush vs. Gore, which decided the 2000 Presidential election in perhaps the most contentious decision in history.
- Copyright:
- 2002
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 352 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780446554169
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780446527569
- Publisher:
- Warner Books
- Date of Addition:
- 06/18/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Kenneth W. Starr
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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