«The Supremes»: Essays on the Current Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States / Edition 2

by Barbara A. Perry

Overview

«The Supremes» brings to life the nine justices of the current U.S. Supreme Court, illuminating the intriguing stories of the high court’s members through engaging portrayals of each justice’s biography, judicial philosophy, and personality. Dr. Perry, who met with all nine justices during her judicial fellowship at the Supreme Court in 1994-1995, captures the essence of the varied personal and professional paths that led these jurists to the nation’s highest tribunal. This work constitutes a unique resource for both veteran and new observers of the Supreme Court.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780820440460
Publisher:	Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Publication date:	06/12/2001
Series:	Teaching Texts in Law and Politics , #6
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	159
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.06(h) x (d)

About the Author

The Author: Barbara A. Perry is Professor of Government at Sweet Briar College in Virginia. She received her Ph.D. in government from the University of Virginia. In addition to numerous articles in professional journals, she is the author of: The Priestly Tribe: The Supreme Court’s Image in the American Mind; A «Representative» Supreme Court: The Impact of Religion, Race, and Gender in Supreme Court Appointments; and co-author of Freedom and the Court: Civil Rights and Liberties in the United States.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	1
Chapter 1	William H. Rehnquist	9
Chapter 2	John Paul Stevens	27
Chapter 3	Sandra Day O'Connor	41
Chapter 4	Antonin Scalia	57
Chapter 5	Anthony M. Kennedy	73
Chapter 6	David H. Souter	87
Chapter 7	Clarence Thomas	101
Chapter 8	Ruth Bader Ginsburg	115
Chapter 9	Stephen G. Breyer	127
	Bibliography	141
	Index	149

What People are Saying About This

Henry J. Abraham

Professor Perry has written an engaging and welcome set of essays on the current nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, who come to life in these informative and elegantly written pages. New students of the judiciary, as well as veteran Supreme Court-watchers, will be enlightened by this innovative compendium.
—Henry J. Abraham, James Hart Professor of Government Emeritus, University of Virginia

David Yalof

Dr. Perry has deftly captured all of the most essential and interesting qualities of the nine men and women who grace our nation's highest court. Her eminently readable and yet sophisticated analysis of each individual justice's personal and professional life goes a long way toward demystifying an institution normally shrouded in secrecy.
—David Yalof,( Professor of Political Science, The University of Connecticut)

Editorial Reviews

«Professor Perry has written an engaging and welcome set of essays on the current nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, who come to life in these informative and elegantly written pages. New students of the judiciary, as well as veteran Supreme Court-watchers, will be enlightened by this innovative compendium.» (Henry J. Abraham, James Hart Professor of Government Emeritus, University of Virginia)
«Dr. Perry has deftly captured all of the most essential and interesting qualities of the nine men and women who grace our nation’s highest court. Her eminently readable and yet sophisticated analysis of each individual justice’s personal and professional life goes a long way toward demystifying an institution normally shrouded in secrecy.» (David Yalof, Professor of Political Science, The University of Connecticut)

From the Publisher

This book provides brief biographies of each current member of the United States Supreme Court. Perry (government, Sweet Briar College, VA) discusses the Court's make-up in general and its demographics in comparison to the rest of the country in her introduction. She then explains each individual's background and ideology, providing interesting anecdotes and details that help explain his or her philosophy. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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