John Paul Stevens: An Independent Life
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (746 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0875804195 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 324 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Minow, former FCC chairman“A completely original and readable approach that connects the life and career of a future Supreme Court justice with his distinguished contributions on the Court. Bill Barnhart and Gene Schlickman combine their exhaustive research with insightful analysis to give readers a splendid biography of the Supreme Court’s most respected member.”—Newton N. A new direction for legal scholarship and a great service to our democracy.”—Gary T. Johnson, President, Chicago History Museum. "Terrific."—Jeffrey Toobin, author of The Nine“Justice John Paul Stevens combines a towering intellect
A Fine Biography on the Eve of Retirement Today, April 28, 2010, Justice John Paul Stevens will hear his final argument in the Supreme Court. Although Stevens is the second-longest serving Justice in modern times, he probably has garnered greater public attention with his retirement announcement than any time du. A Solid Book J. Smallridge This is one of the best kinds of books -- a pleasant surprise. Compared with recent tombs written on Warren, Brennan, and Douglas this work appears slight and academic. However, the size and organization should not fool potential readers. It is a fine read full of intere. "Interesting Life" according to Carl H. Hanson. Justice Stevens has had an interesting life, career, and viewpoints. His tenure on the Court was legendary, his life was interesting, and I am looking forward to reading his newest book.
Tales of his childhood, of growing up in an affluent family in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, and of the family business, including The Stevens Hotel (now the Chicago Hilton and Towers), create a rich portrait of the independent man and judge. They examine his best-known opinions, including his emotional dissents in Texas v. Interviews with Stevens’s children and one of his brothers provide personal insights into the man behind the robe. In an era of an increasingly politicized judiciary, the story of Stevens’s life, as a lawyer who joined the bench with no political or ideological baggage, is an urgent reminder of the importance of judicial impartiality and the need to cultivate it. This vibrant biography will be of interest to those fascinated by the inner workings of the Supreme Court as well as those who simply want to learn more about one of Chicago’s favorite sons.. During Justice Sonya Sotomayor’s recent confirmation hearings, the idea of “biography” played a high-profile role in the debate. Gore. How much does a person’s experience affect his or her judicial opinions? Should personal history be a key consideration when determining qualifications to sit on the highest court in the land? In this impeccably researched book, journalist Bill Barnhart and retired lawyer and former legislator Gene Schlickman paint a detailed portrai