Book
The nine : inside the secret world of the Supreme Court
Record details
- ISBN: 0385516401
- ISBN: 9780385516402
-
Physical Description:
viii, 369 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
print - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Doubleday, c2007.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [351]-353) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | United States. -- Supreme Court. Political questions and judicial power -- United States Judicial review -- United States Conservatism -- United States Law -- Political aspects |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | 347.7326 Toob (Text) | 33294001618479 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
More information
Summary:
As the Supreme Court continues to rule on important issues, it is essential to understand how it operates. Based on exclusive interviews with the justices themselves and other insiders, this is a timely "state of the union" about America's most elite legal institution. From Anthony Kennedy's self-importance, to Antonin Scalia's combativeness, to David Souter's eccentricity, and even Sandra Day O'Connor's fateful breach with President George W. Bush, this book offers a rare personal look at how the individual style of each justice affects the way in which they wield their considerable power. Toobin shows how--since Reagan--conservatives were long thwarted in their attempts to control the Court by some of the very justices they pressured Presidents to appoint. That struggle ended with the recent appointments of John Roberts and Samuel Alito, and Toobin relays the behind-the-scenes drama in detail, as well as the ensuing 2007 Court term.--From publisher description.
