The Supreme Court in Modern Role:

by Carl Brent Swisher

Criticism and hostility may tarnish the reputation of the Court and limit its symbolic authority, even when counterbalanced by praise from admirers of challenged decisions and may cause thoughtful observers to withhold legitimate and badly needed criticism. The purpose of this revised edition is to illuminate for the general reader chosen segments of the Court's performance, and to aid those who are confused by highly controversial and often emotionalized popular discussion.

221 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 1965

About the author

Carl B. Swisher (1897–1968) was Thomas P. Stran Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University.