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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 347.7326 EAN: 9780385516402 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0385516401 Label: Doubleday Manufacturer: Doubleday Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 384 Publication Date: September 18, 2007 Publisher: Doubleday Release Date: September 18, 2007 Studio: Doubleday Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin takes you into the chambers of the most important—and secret—legal body in our country, the Supreme Court, and reveals the complex dynamic among the nine people who decide the law of the land. Just in time for the 2008 presidential election—where the future of the Court will be at stake—Toobin reveals an institution at a moment of transition, when decades of conservative disgust with the Court have finally produced a conservative majority, with major changes in store on such issues as abortion, civil rights, presidential power, and church-state relations. Based on exclusive interviews with justices themselves, The Nine tells the story of the Court through personalities—from Anthony Kennedy's overwhelming sense of self-importance to Clarence Thomas's well-tended grievances against his critics to David Souter's odd nineteenth-century lifestyle. There is also, for the first time, the full behind-the-scenes story of Bush v. Gore—and Sandra Day O'Connor's fateful breach with George W. Bush, the president she helped place in office. The Nine is the book bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin was born to write. A CNN senior legal analyst and New Yorker staff writer, no one is more superbly qualified to profile the nine justices. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A masterpiece , a must read for every americanthis is one of the best bookd that I have ever read in my life. it was elegant, detailed and very moving. Toobin portrayed each judges as fair as you can be. I agree with all the positive comments sofar. this is a must read for every student in colleges and law schools, and probably for every american who loves and cares about this country Rating: - Well written story of fascinating peopleOf the three branches of government, far less is known about the inner-workings of the judiciary-and most specifically the Supreme Court-than the other two branches. Much of this is due to traditions that have developed over the years, but much is innate in the supposedly impartial, non-partisan and independent nature of the judiciary as envisioned by our founding fathers. Jeffrey Toobin, CNN legal analyst and prize-winning author, has written an insightful, balanced and extremely readable ... Read More Rating: - Tremendous InsightThe Supreme Court is a fascinating subject to me - everything from Time discussing Roberts and how the current court is working, to the interview with Scalia on 60 Minutes and I loved this book. The discussions of some of the major cases and interaction amongst the justices brings these things to life. Though you may agree or disagree with some of the justices opinions, or how they look at the law, it is worthwhile to see more about the individuals behind the decsions. To find ... Read More Rating: - Interesting HistoryI found this book very enlightening. Prior to reading this book, I never really followed in detail the movements and history of the Supreme Court. I am not a lawyer but found the book fairly easy to follow and found the politics behind the members surprisingly interesting. Rating: - The Wind BlowsThe founding fathers would not like to read this book. It is well researched and presents a factual case to show that the highest court in the land is devoid of constitutional fortitude and is quite manipulative in its own manner. Not really what most americans expect. The writing covering the elements of the key cases is quite interesting. Sections in between that show the games in the selection process were very chewey and not worth the shoe leather. The writings giving ... Read More 
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