A struggle for power -- The cult of the robe -- Life in the marble temple -- Deciding what to decide -- Deciding cases and writing opinions -- The court and American life.
Summary:
"In this engaging and illuminating narrative of the Supreme Court, David M. O'Brien shows students how the Court is a "storm center" of political controversy, where personality, politics, law, and justice come together to help determine the course of public policy and shape the society in which we live. NEW coverage highlights events that have dominated news headlines, like Donald Trump's appointments to the Court and the landmark decision for marriage equality in Obergefell v. Hodges, making this the most exciting edition of Storm Center yet"-- Provided by publisher.
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