Title:
Decision : how the Supreme Court decides cases / Bernard Schwartz.
Author:
Schwartz, Bernard, 1923-1997.
Publication Information:
New York : Oxford University Press, 1997, ©1996.
Call Number:
KF8742 .S323 1997
Abstract:
Discusses the Supreme Court's decision making process, based on documentary sources and interviews with justices and law clerks. Provides insight into some of the most important cases to come before the court and includes portraits of many of the justices in action.
Electronic Access:
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0603/98106278-d.htmlContributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0724/98106278-b.html
ISBN:
9780195118001
Physical Description:
xii, 272 pages ; 21 cm.
General Note:
Originally published in hardcover by Oxford University Press, 1996.
Includes index.
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Contents:
Rehnquist and Roe -- Webster and the decision process -- The chief leads the court -- Super chief in action -- Burger rebuffed -- The court leads the chief -- Individual justices lead the court -- Vote switches -- More switches, near misses, and abortion -- Civil rights and other Rehnquist court switches -- Apotheosis of mediocrity?
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