Turning Right
Making of the Rehnquist Supreme Court
Published on 14. May 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-471-59553-3 (ISBN)
Description
Based on the authora s extensive coverage of the Supreme Court (including personal interviews), it lifts the veil of secrecy surrounding the Court by showing who the justices are and how they make their decisions. Explores the gradual shift of the Court to conservative ideology. Highlights the antagonisms between liberals and the new conservative majority showing how Scalia, Kennedy, Souter and now Thomas have fundamentally altered the Courta s philosophy. Major reversals and decisions are covered ranging from abortion and civil rights to the right to die and criminal rights. The future direction of the Court is also discussed.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations, ports.
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 181 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
784 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-59553-3 (9780471595533)
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Content
THE SUMMER OF 1986. The Changing of the Guard. The Court, Past and Present. THE 1986--1987 TERM. Sunset for the Brennan Court. THE SUMMER OF 1987. Robert Bork and the Intellectual Feast. THE 1987--1988 TERM. Waiting for the Fifth Vote. Mr. Clean. And Now There Were Five. THE 1988--1989 TERM. A New Majority Takes Control. THE 1989--1990 TERM. The Liberalsa Last Surprise. From Weare to the White House. THE 1990--1991 TERM. The Rush to the Right. The Thomas Hearings. THE 1991--1992 TERM. Crossing the Rubicon. Epilogue. Index.