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The Priestly Tribe: The Supreme Court's Image in the American Mind
In this examination of the US Supreme Court, its justices, decisions, facilities, and programmes as well as its place in modern American culture, the author illustrates that the Court has consciously endeavoured to preserve its exalted standing.
| Author(s) | By Barbara Perry. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 184 |
| Published in | United States |
| Published | 30 Jul 1999 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
In this examination of the US Supreme Court, its justices, decisions, facilities, and programmes as well as its place in modern American culture, the author illustrates that the Court has consciously endeavoured to preserve its exalted standing.
Preface Introduction: "The Brethren" in "Closed Chambers"? The "Priestly Tribe" or "Nine Old Men"? Images of the Court during the New Deal From "Potato Hole" to "Marble Palace": How the Court Presents Itself High Priest or "Nine Scorpions"? How the Ju
BARBARA A. PERRY is professor and chair, Department of Government, Sweet Briar College. Professor Perry served as a Judicial Fellow at the United States Supreme Court (1994-1995), where she received the Tom C. Clark Award. Her books include A Representati
