«The Supremes»
Essays on the Current Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States
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«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.
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Barbara A. Perry
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«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)
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