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January 7, 2009

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The Supreme Court: An Essential History
enlarge	Authors: Peter Charles Hoffer, Williamjames Hull Hoffer, N. E. H. Hull Publisher: University Press of Kansas Category: Book List Price: ~~$34.95~~ Buy New: $19.59 You Save: $15.36 (44%) Buy New/Used from $13.98 Avg. Customer Rating: (1 reviews) Sales Rank: 298800 Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Hardcover Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 491 Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2 Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.9 ISBN: 0700615385 Dewey Decimal Number: 347.7326 EAN: 9780700615384 ASIN: 0700615385 Publication Date: September 15, 2007 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Editorial Reviews: Product Description For more than two centuries, the U.S. Supreme Court has provided a battleground for nearly every controversial issue in our nation's history. Now a veteran team of talented historians-including the editors of the acclaimed Landmark Law Cases and American Society series--have produced the most readable, astute, and up-to-date single-volume history of this venerated institution, as engaging for general readers as it is rigorous for scholars. The Supreme Court chronicles an institution that dramatically evolved from six men meeting in borrowed quarters to the most closely watched tribunal in the world. Underscoring the close connection between law and politics, the authors highlight essential issues, cases, and decisions within the context of the times in which the decisions were handed down. Deftly combining doctrine and judicial biography with case law, they demonstrate how the justices have shaped the law and how the law that the Court makes has shaped our nation, with an emphasis on how the Court responded--or failed to respond--to the plight of the underdog. Each chapter covers the Court's years under a specific Chief Justice, focusing on cases that are the most reflective of the way the Court saw the law and the world and that had the most impact on the lives of ordinary Americans. Throughout the authors reveal how--in times of war, class strife, or moral revolution--the Court sometimes voiced the conscience of the nation and sometimes seemed to lose its moral compass. Their extensive quotes from the Court's opinions and dissents illuminate its inner workings, as well as the personalities and beliefs of the justices and the often-contentious relationships among them. Fair-minded and sharply insightful, The Supreme Court portrays an institution defined by eloquent and pedestrian decisions and by justices ranging from brilliant and wise to slow-witted and expedient. An epic and essential story, it illuminates the Court's role in our lives and its place in our history.

Customer Reviews: An OK, Basic Overview of the Court's History August 19, 2008 This book is a survey of the history of the Supreme Court of the United States. It is divided by the court of each chief justice. So we get the John Marshall court, the William Rehnquist court, the Earl Warren court, etc. And, for each court, the major cases decided by that court are discussed. The last court to be discussed is the Rehnquist court and the current John Roberts court is given some space but is limited to a few observations. Overall, this is not a bad overview of the court's history. It is a good place to get a feel about what the court has gone through and how some of its cases and philosophy have changed with the times. Unfortunately, there is not much detail. There are some cases that are hugely influential and historically important (Marbury v. Madison, Roe v. Wade, etc.) and even though they get more space than other cases, there is still not that much detail. Also, law cases, especially by the time they get to the Supreme Court, can be immensely complicated. Books can be written about each case. So I think it is by the very nature of the subject matter that it is hard to write a detailed overview. There is too much to be written about. One thing that is clearly shown is the variable nature of the court. There is no consistent philosophy guiding the court throughout its history. Many biases and prejudices enter into each justices' decisions. One wonders if it is just luck that we haven't gotten too many tyrants on the court trying to wield power over the other branches. Maybe it is lack of legitimacy that stops them. But that also means they can't do too many things that are unpopular--which is what we need a court for, isn't it? What kind of check do the other branches of government really have on the Supreme Court? When they are confirmed, they're there for life. Politics always plays a role. We should confirm them based on their resume more than their politics. Intelligent, deliberate judges might make decisions that are controversial, but they will be well thought-out decisions. This book is a good place to provoke those questions. But I think it mainly serves to whet a reader's appetite for deeper tomes that delve into the cases in detail or the judges and their philosophy. All in all, a good place to start.

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