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Biography of a pivotal Supreme Court Justice.
If you're looking to understand the inner workings of the U.S. Supreme Court and the influence of its Justices, this biography offers a compelling look into the life and impact of Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr., a figure who shaped key decisions in a critical era. It's a deep dive into the nuanced world of legal decision-making and a Justice's role in American history.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780684194509
Authors:
John C. Jeffries Jr.
Publisher: Scribner
Date of Publication: 1994-06-03
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.16
(rated by 32 readers)
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Drawing on interviews and thousands of pages of court documents and notes, the author examines the life of the highly influential judge and frames the major issues of his career.
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Biography of a pivotal Supreme Court Justice.
If you're looking to understand the inner workings of the U.S. Supreme Court and the influence of its Justices, this biography offers a compelling look into the life and impact of Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr., a figure who shaped key decisions in a critical era. It's a deep dive into the nuanced world of legal decision-making and a Justice's role in American history.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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