The Supreme Court and the American Elite, 1789-2008
Book description
'The Supreme Court follows the election returns', the fictional Mr. Dooley observed a hundred years ago. And for all our ideals and dreams of a disinterested judiciary, above the political fray, it seems Mr. Dooley was right. In this engaging - and disturbing - book, a leading historian of the…
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1 author picked The Supreme Court and the American Elite, 1789-2008 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Lucas Powe’s magnificent study focuses on the relationship between the Supreme Court and elites throughout American history.
The Court, Powe argues, is not an independent institution dedicated to protecting the rights of the disadvantaged. Rather, it works in tandem with elites to further their interests. The book is beautifully written and persuasively argued.
From Gerald's list on how the U.S. Supreme Court really works.
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