The role of the Supreme Court in American government

by Archibald Cox

Oxford U Press Paperback 1977; 12th printing; original copyright 1976. 118 pp. Size 8" by 5 ½" by ¼". Covers and pages clean and unmarked. In excellent condition. The book is based upon Cox's lectures at Oxford U in 1974-75, and were his first published comments on the Supreme Court following his firing over the Watergate tapes.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really interesting introduction to thinking about the SC and its decisions. Easy to read, and makes me want to learn more.

[rndgmoat · Rating 3 out of 5]

As we face yet another crisis leading to a flood of think pieces about the Supreme Court's proper role or the importance of legitimacy, here's an interesting perspective from someone present at the last great constitutional crisis. A thoughtful reflection on some big ideas presented for a non-legal audience, Cox's book is only moderately painful when he talks about concepts (abortion, affirmative action) that remind you how thoroughly removed we are from the legal conventional wisdom of the 1970s.

[Skip Heflin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book if you're interested in how the Supreme Court has influenced the political environment and vice versa in the USA up to the 70. I would love to read an update to the book but Mr Cox passed away in 2004 unfortunately.