Closed Chambers

The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court

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• Edward Lazarus

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• 608 Seiten
• 22 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Politikwissenschaft
• Recht
• Sachliteratur

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The book offers an insider's perspective on the U.S. Supreme Court, revealing the tensions and conflicts within this powerful institution. Edward Lazarus, a former clerk to Justice Harry Blackmun, combines personal memoir with historical context and legal analysis to critique the court's operations and its constitutional responsibilities. The updated edition includes insights on significant cases like Bush v. Gore and Guantanamo, highlighting the court's impact on American life and the often-hidden dynamics at play behind closed doors.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Einband: Paperback