Turning right : the making of the Rehnquist Supreme Court

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Turning right : the making of the Rehnquist Supreme Court

David G. Savage

Wiley, c1992

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A behind-the-scenes look at the Supreme Court of America, which portrays the Justices and other personnel associated with the Court. The text highlights the antagonisms between liberal and conservative political elements, showing how politicians have altered the Court's philosophy.

Table of Contents

  • 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 Liberals' 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.

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