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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0197780350
ISBN-13
9780197780350
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Book Title
Most Powerful Court in the World : a History of the Supreme Court of the United States
Number of Pages
752 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, American Government / Executive Branch
Publication Year
2024
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Law, Political Science
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Hardcover
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1.9 in
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38.8 Oz
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9.6 in
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6.5 in
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2024-012852
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"Stuart Banner, a UCLA law professor, now aims to join accessibility with comprehensiveness - and succeeds admirably. The Most Powerful Court in the World is thorough, nuanced, evenhanded and, above all, eminently readable." -- Adam J. White, Wall Street Journal"Stuart Banner's book is a study of the court that situates this institution firmly in both its social and human context. It is also, in my opinion, the most interesting, the most readable, and the most insightful history of the court yet produced. Congratulations goes to Stuart Banner for this tremendous achievement." -- Lawrence Friedman, Marion Rice Kirkwood Professor of Law, Emeritus, Stanford Law School"This masterful synthesis manages to be at once erudite, engrossing, enlightening, and entertaining. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Court and its relationship to American society and politics." -- Laura Kalman, Distinguished Research Professor of History, University of California, Santa Barbara"Banner's The Most Powerful Court in the World is a fabulous read for anyone interested in the Supreme Court, whether a nonlawyer, U.S. history buff, law student, or seasoned Supreme Court advocate. Strikingly lucid, always engaging, and remarkably balanced, Banner's account demolishes long-held misconceptions about the Court, reveals the deep historical roots of present-day accusations of the Court's politicization, and enriches the reader with a cornucopia of long forgotten and newly unearthed, eye-popping facts" -- Richard Lazarus, Charles Stebbins Fairchild Professor of Law, Harvard Law School"Stuart Banner has written the best one-volume history of the Supreme Court now available. One reason is its inclusion of recent decisions of the Supreme Court among the rich array of cases that he incisively assesses. But at least as important is his rich historical analysis of the Court as an institution within the complex matrix of the American political system. I have been teaching about the Supreme Court for half a century, and I am embarrassed to admit how much I learned while reading Banner. Scholars and general readers alike should both enjoy and learn from this rich and well-written book." -- Sanford Levinson, W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law, University of Texas Law School"STARRED REVIEW: Accessible, intelligent, and colorful ... With clear-minded authority, Banner tells the story of a crucial, but misunderstood, part of the constitutional structure." -- Kirkus Reviews"This fascinating book by Professor Stuart Banner is about how the court acquired so much power, how it has retained its power in the face of repeated challenges, whether it has been as powerful in practice as in theory, and what it has done with its power over the years." -- Kevin McVeigh, Law Society Gazette, "Stuart Banner, a UCLA law professor, now aims to join accessibility with comprehensiveness - and succeeds admirably. The Most Powerful Court in the World is thorough, nuanced, evenhanded and, above all, eminently readable." -- Adam J. White, Wall Street Journal"Stuart Banner's book is a study of the court that situates this institution firmly in both its social and human context. It is also, in my opinion, the most interesting, the most readable, and the most insightful history of the court yet produced. Congratulations goes to Stuart Banner for this tremendous achievement." -- Lawrence Friedman, Marion Rice Kirkwood Professor of Law, Emeritus, Stanford Law School"This masterful synthesis manages to be at once erudite, engrossing, enlightening, and entertaining. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Court and its relationship to American society and politics." -- Laura Kalman, Distinguished Research Professor of History, University of California, Santa Barbara"Banner's The Most Powerful Court in the World is a fabulous read for anyone interested in the Supreme Court, whether a nonlawyer, U.S. history buff, law student, or seasoned Supreme Court advocate. Strikingly lucid, always engaging, and remarkably balanced, Banner's account demolishes long-held misconceptions about the Court, reveals the deep historical roots of present-day accusations of the Court's politicization, and enriches the reader with acornucopia of long forgotten and newly unearthed, eye-popping facts" -- Richard Lazarus, Charles Stebbins Fairchild Professor of Law, Harvard Law School"Stuart Banner has written the best one-volume history of the Supreme Court now available. One reason is its inclusion of recent decisions of the Supreme Court among the rich array of cases that he incisively assesses. But at least as important is his rich historical analysis of the Court as an institution within the complex matrix of the American political system. I have been teaching about the Supreme Court for half a century, and I am embarrassed to admithow much I learned while reading Banner. Scholars and general readers alike should both enjoy and learn from this rich and well-written book." -- Sanford Levinson, W. St. John Garwood and W. St. JohnGarwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law, University of Texas Law School"STARRED REVIEW: Accessible, intelligent, and colorful ... With clear-minded authority, Banner tells the story of a crucial, but misunderstood, part of the constitutional structure." -- Kirkus Reviews"This fascinating book by Professor Stuart Banner is about how the court acquired so much power, how it has retained its power in the face of repeated challenges, whether it has been as powerful in practice as in theory, and what it has done with its power over the years." -- Kevin McVeigh, Law Society Gazette"UCLA law professor Stuart Banner's new book is simply the finest and most valuable book ever written about the U.S. Supreme Court." -- David J. Garrow, Free Beacon"Banner (law, Univ. of California) has written an excellent historical study of the US Supreme Court and its role in American politics. Banner should be commended because this is truly one of the best books available on the highest court in the land. The study is extremely comprehensive, covering all the important justices, case law, appointments or confirmation processes, and how each has evolved throughout American history. The book is remarkably wellbalanced from an ideological standpoint and is not overburdened by either unnecessary legal jargon or editorial commentary. It is rare to find a book with no real drawbacks and would make a great addition toany library." -- B. W. Monroe, CHOICE, "Stuart Banner, a UCLA law professor, now aims to join accessibility with comprehensiveness - and succeeds admirably. The Most Powerful Court in the World is thorough, nuanced, evenhanded and, above all, eminently readable." -- Adam J. White, Wall Street Journal"Stuart Banner's book is a study of the court that situates this institution firmly in both its social and human context. It is also, in my opinion, the most interesting, the most readable, and the most insightful history of the court yet produced. Congratulations goes to Stuart Banner for this tremendous achievement." -- Lawrence Friedman, Marion Rice Kirkwood Professor of Law, Emeritus, Stanford Law School"This masterful synthesis manages to be at once erudite, engrossing, enlightening, and entertaining. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Court and its relationship to American society and politics." -- Laura Kalman, Distinguished Research Professor of History, University of California, Santa Barbara"Banner's The Most Powerful Court in the World is a fabulous read for anyone interested in the Supreme Court, whether a nonlawyer, U.S. history buff, law student, or seasoned Supreme Court advocate. Strikingly lucid, always engaging, and remarkably balanced, Banner's account demolishes long-held misconceptions about the Court, reveals the deep historical roots of present-day accusations of the Court's politicization, and enriches the reader with a cornucopia of long forgotten and newly unearthed, eye-popping facts" -- Richard Lazarus, Charles Stebbins Fairchild Professor of Law, Harvard Law School"Stuart Banner has written the best one-volume history of the Supreme Court now available. One reason is its inclusion of recent decisions of the Supreme Court among the rich array of cases that he incisively assesses. But at least as important is his rich historical analysis of the Court as an institution within the complex matrix of the American political system. I have been teaching about the Supreme Court for half a century, and I am embarrassed to admit how much I learned while reading Banner. Scholars and general readers alike should both enjoy and learn from this rich and well-written book." -- Sanford Levinson, W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law, University of Texas Law School"STARRED REVIEW: Accessible, intelligent, and colorful ... With clear-minded authority, Banner tells the story of a crucial, but misunderstood, part of the constitutional structure." -- Kirkus Reviews"This fascinating book by Professor Stuart Banner is about how the court acquired so much power, how it has retained its power in the face of repeated challenges, whether it has been as powerful in practice as in theory, and what it has done with its power over the years." -- Kevin McVeigh, Law Society Gazette"UCLA law professor Stuart Banner's new book is simply the finest and most valuable book ever written about the U.S. Supreme Court." -- David J. Garrow, Free Beacon, "Stuart Banner's book is a study of the court that situates this institution firmly in both its social and human context. It is also, in my opinion, the most interesting, the most readable, and the most insightful history of the court yet produced. Congratulations goes to Stuart Banner for this tremendous achievement." -- Lawrence Friedman, Marion Rice Kirkwood Professor of Law, Emeritus, Stanford Law School"This masterful synthesis manages to be at once erudite, engrossing, enlightening, and entertaining. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Court and its relationship to American society and politics." -- Laura Kalman, Distinguished Research Professor of History, University of California, Santa Barbara"Banner's The Most Powerful Court in the World is a fabulous read for anyone interested in the Supreme Court, whether a nonlawyer, U.S. history buff, law student, or seasoned Supreme Court advocate. Strikingly lucid, always engaging, and remarkably balanced, Banner's account demolishes long-held misconceptions about the Court, reveals the deep historical roots of present-day accusations of the Court's politicization, and enriches the reader with a cornucopia of long forgotten and newly unearthed, eye-popping facts" -- Richard Lazarus, Charles Stebbins Fairchild Professor of Law, Harvard Law School"Stuart Banner has written the best one-volume history of the Supreme Court now available. One reason is its inclusion of recent decisions of the Supreme Court among the rich array of cases that he incisively assesses. But at least as important is his rich historical analysis of the Court as an institution within the complex matrix of the American political system. I have been teaching about the Supreme Court for half a century, and I am embarrassed to admit how much I learned while reading Banner. Scholars and general readers alike should both enjoy and learn from this rich and well-written book." -- Sanford Levinson, W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law, University of Texas Law School"STARRED REVIEW: Accessible, intelligent, and colorful ... With clear-minded authority, Banner tells the story of a crucial, but misunderstood, part of the constitutional structure." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Stuart Banner, a UCLA law professor, now aims to join accessibility with comprehensiveness - and succeeds admirably. The Most Powerful Court in the World is thorough, nuanced, evenhanded and, above all, eminently readable." -- Adam J. White, Wall Street Journal"Stuart Banner's book is a study of the court that situates this institution firmly in both its social and human context. It is also, in my opinion, the most interesting, the most readable, and the most insightful history of the court yet produced. Congratulations goes to Stuart Banner for this tremendous achievement." -- Lawrence Friedman, Marion Rice Kirkwood Professor of Law, Emeritus, Stanford Law School"This masterful synthesis manages to be at once erudite, engrossing, enlightening, and entertaining. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Court and its relationship to American society and politics." -- Laura Kalman, Distinguished Research Professor of History, University of California, Santa Barbara"Banner's The Most Powerful Court in the World is a fabulous read for anyone interested in the Supreme Court, whether a nonlawyer, U.S. history buff, law student, or seasoned Supreme Court advocate. Strikingly lucid, always engaging, and remarkably balanced, Banner's account demolishes long-held misconceptions about the Court, reveals the deep historical roots of present-day accusations of the Court's politicization, and enriches the reader with a cornucopia of long forgotten and newly unearthed, eye-popping facts" -- Richard Lazarus, Charles Stebbins Fairchild Professor of Law, Harvard Law School"Stuart Banner has written the best one-volume history of the Supreme Court now available. One reason is its inclusion of recent decisions of the Supreme Court among the rich array of cases that he incisively assesses. But at least as important is his rich historical analysis of the Court as an institution within the complex matrix of the American political system. I have been teaching about the Supreme Court for half a century, and I am embarrassed to admit how much I learned while reading Banner. Scholars and general readers alike should both enjoy and learn from this rich and well-written book." -- Sanford Levinson, W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law, University of Texas Law School"STARRED REVIEW: Accessible, intelligent, and colorful ... With clear-minded authority, Banner tells the story of a crucial, but misunderstood, part of the constitutional structure." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Stuart Banner, a UCLA law professor, now aims to join accessibility with comprehensiveness - and succeeds admirably. The Most Powerful Court in the World is thorough, nuanced, evenhanded and, above all, eminently readable." -- Adam J. White, Wall Street Journal"Stuart Banner's book is a study of the court that situates this institution firmly in both its social and human context. It is also, in my opinion, the most interesting, the most readable, and the most insightful history of the court yet produced. Congratulations goes to Stuart Banner for this tremendous achievement." -- Lawrence Friedman, Marion Rice Kirkwood Professor of Law, Emeritus, Stanford Law School"This masterful synthesis manages to be at once erudite, engrossing, enlightening, and entertaining. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Court and its relationship to American society and politics." -- Laura Kalman, Distinguished Research Professor of History, University of California, Santa Barbara"Banner's The Most Powerful Court in the World is a fabulous read for anyone interested in the Supreme Court, whether a nonlawyer, U.S. history buff, law student, or seasoned Supreme Court advocate. Strikingly lucid, always engaging, and remarkably balanced, Banner's account demolishes long-held misconceptions about the Court, reveals the deep historical roots of present-day accusations of the Court's politicization, and enriches the reader with a cornucopia of long forgotten and newly unearthed, eye-popping facts" -- Richard Lazarus, Charles Stebbins Fairchild Professor of Law, Harvard Law School"Stuart Banner has written the best one-volume history of the Supreme Court now available. One reason is its inclusion of recent decisions of the Supreme Court among the rich array of cases that he incisively assesses. But at least as important is his rich historical analysis of the Court as an institution within the complex matrix of the American political system. I have been teaching about the Supreme Court for half a century, and I am embarrassed to admit how much I learned while reading Banner. Scholars and general readers alike should both enjoy and learn from this rich and well-written book." -- Sanford Levinson, W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law, University of Texas Law School"STARRED REVIEW: Accessible, intelligent, and colorful ... With clear-minded authority, Banner tells the story of a crucial, but misunderstood, part of the constitutional structure." -- Kirkus Reviews"This fascinating book by Professor Stuart Banner is about how the court acquired so much power, how it has retained its power in the face of repeated challenges, whether it has been as powerful in practice as in theory, and what it has done with its power over the years." -- Kevin McVeigh, Law Society Gazette"UCLA law professor Stuart Banner's new book is simply the finest and most valuable book ever written about the U.S. Supreme Court." -- David J. Garrow, Free Beacon"Banner (law, Univ. of California) has written an excellent historical study of the US Supreme Court and its role in American politics. Banner should be commended because this is truly one of the best books available on the highest court in the land. The study is extremely comprehensive, covering all the important justices, case law, appointments or confirmation processes, and how each has evolved throughout American history. The book is remarkably well balanced from an ideological standpoint and is not overburdened by either unnecessary legal jargon or editorial commentary. It is rare to find a book with no real drawbacks and would make a great addition to any library." -- B. W. Monroe, CHOICE, "Stuart Banner's book is a study of the court that situates this institution firmly in both its social and human context. It is also, in my opinion, the most interesting, the most readable, and the most insightful history of the court yet produced. Congratulations goes to Stuart Banner for this tremendous achievement." -- Lawrence Friedman, Marion Rice Kirkwood Professor of Law, Emeritus, Stanford Law School"This masterful synthesis manages to be at once erudite, engrossing, enlightening, and entertaining. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Court and its relationship to American society and politics." -- Laura Kalman, Distinguished Research Professor of History, University of California, Santa Barbara"Banner's The Most Powerful Court in the World is a fabulous read for anyone interested in the Supreme Court, whether a nonlawyer, U.S. history buff, law student, or seasoned Supreme Court advocate. Strikingly lucid, always engaging, and remarkably balanced, Banner's account demolishes long-held misconceptions about the Court, reveals the deep historical roots of present-day accusations of the Court's politicization, and enriches the reader with a cornucopia of long forgotten and newly unearthed, eye-popping facts" -- Richard Lazarus, Charles Stebbins Fairchild Professor of Law, Harvard Law School"Stuart Banner has written the best one-volume history of the Supreme Court now available. One reason is its inclusion of recent decisions of the Supreme Court among the rich array of cases that he incisively assesses. But at least as important is his rich historical analysis of the Court as an institution within the complex matrix of the American political system. I have been teaching about the Supreme Court for half a century, and I am embarrassed to admit how much I learned while reading Banner. Scholars and general readers alike should both enjoy and learn from this rich and well-written book." -- Sanford Levinson, W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law, University of Texas Law School, Stuart Banner's book is a study of the court that situates this institution firmly in both its social and human context. It is also, in my opinion, the most interesting, the most readable, and the most insightful history of the court yet produced. Congratulations goes to Stuart Banner for this tremendous achievement.
Dewey Decimal
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Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Establishing the Court 2. Itinerant Judges on a Part-time Court 3. Federal and State Power 4. Slaves and Indians 5. The Court and the Civil War 6. Life at the Court, 1870-1930 7. The Jim Crow Court 8. The Lochner Era 9. The Birth of the Modern Court 10. Court-Packing and Constitutional Change 11. The Justices at War 12. Desegregation 13. The Liberal Court 14. A Partial Counterrevolution 15. New Paths to the Court 16. Back to the Right Epilogue Abbreviations Notes Index
Synopsis
An authoritative, even-handed, and accessible history of the Supreme Court of the United States, the most powerful court in the world and the final arbiter of the world's oldest constitution. Will abortion be legal? Should people of the same sex be allowed to marry? May colleges prefer black applicants over white ones? These are among the most bitterly contested issues in the United States today. We answer these questions, and many more, by presenting them to nine lawyers--the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. No other nation commits so many important questions to its highest court.Stuart Banner's The Most Powerful Court in the World is an authoritative history of the United States Supreme Court from the Founding era to the present. Not merely a history of the Court's opinions and jurisprudence, it is also a rich account of the Court in the broadest sense--of the sorts of people who become justices and the methods by which they are chosen, of how the Court does its work, and of its relationship with other branches of government. It is about how the Court acquired so much power, how it has retained its power in the face of repeated challenges and criticisms, and what it has done with its power over the years. Rather than praising or criticizing the Court's decisions, Banner makes the case that one cannot fully understand the decisions without knowing about the institution that produced them.Offering a fresh analytical window into today's contentious debates about the Court--debates that often rest on dubious ideas about the Court's history--The Most Powerful Court in the World helps readers see cases through the justices' eyes., An authoritative, even-handed, and accessible history of the Supreme Court of the United States, the most powerful court in the world and the final arbiter of the world's oldest constitution. Will abortion be legal? Should people of the same sex be allowed to marry? May colleges prefer black applicants over white ones? These are among the most bitterly contested issues in the United States today. We answer these questions, andmany more, by presenting them to nine lawyers--the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. No other nation commits so many important questions to its highest court.Stuart Banner's TheMost Powerful Court in the World is an authoritative history of the United States Supreme Court from the Founding era to the present. Not merely a history of the Court's opinions and jurisprudence, it is also a rich account of the Court in the broadest sense--of the sorts of people who become justices and the methods by which they are chosen, of how the Court does its work, and of its relationship with other branches of government. It is about how the Court acquired so much power, howit has retained its power in the face of repeated challenges and criticisms, and what it has done with its power over the years. Rather than praising or criticizing the Court's decisions, Banner makes the casethat one cannot fully understand the decisions without knowing about the institution that produced them.Offering a fresh analytical window into today's contentious debates about the Court--debates that often rest on dubious ideas about the Court's history--The Most Powerful Court in the World helps readers see cases through the justices' eyes., Stuart Banner's The Most Powerful Court in the World is an authoritative history of the United States Supreme Court from the Founding era to the present. Not merely a history of the Court's opinions and jurisprudence, it is also a rich account of the Court in the broadest sense--of the sorts of people who become justices and the methods by which they are chosen, of how the Court does its work, and of its relationship with other branches of government.Rather than praising or criticizing the Court's decisions, Banner makes the case that one cannot fully understand the decisions without knowing about the institution that produced them.
LC Classification Number
KF8742.B36 2024
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