Stein on Notable Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States
Meet 25 of the most notable Supreme Court Justices, from Chief Justices John Marshall and Earl Warren to the first woman, African American, and Hispanic Justices. Along the way, encounter the great cases that shaped America.
The Supreme Court of the United States plays an essential and fundamental role in the US democratic system of government. Over its 135-year history, there have been only 116 Justices. This book introduces the reader to 25 of the most notable of these Justices. Included is a chapter describing the greatest Chief Justice, John Marshall, whose vision of a strong new nation emerging from the original 13 quarrelling states, led the Court in implementing that vision. Another chapter describes the second greatest Chief Justice, Earl Warren, who led with another vision—a vision of a more just America. Included are chapters describing Justices whose names echo through the centuries because of their iconic reputations, and chapters describing the first African American Justice, the first Hispanic Justice and the first woman Justice. Along the way the reader will encounter many of the great cases decided by the Court. This book is an enjoyable way to become knowledgeable about the Supreme Court of the United States.
Emeritus Council member Robert A Stein is the Distinguished Global Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Minnesota Law School. He served as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the American Bar Association for 12 years; as Law School Dean for 15 years; and as Professor of Law for more than 50 years at the University of Minnesota Law School, the University of California, Los Angeles Law School, and the University of Chicago Law School (all based in the USA). He taught a course on the Supreme Court of the United States for many years and presented individual “Conversations” with 10 Justices of the Supreme Court before thousands of law students and attorneys. He has published 10 books and more than 50 articles in legal journals. His most recent book is The Rule of Law in the 21st Century: A Worldwide Perspective.