A deeply researched portrait of the controversial Supreme Court justice covers his career achievements, his appointment in 1986, and his resolve to support agendas from an ethical, rather than political, perspective. "This is the compelling story of one of the most polarizing f…
This book is a sweeping and revealing insider look at court history and the life of William Brennan, champion of free speech and public access to information, and widely considered the most influential Supreme Court justice of the twentieth century.
"[This book] is a sweeping and revealing insider look at court history and the life of William Brennan, champion of free speech and public access to information, and widely considered the most influential Supreme Court justice of the twentieth century."--Jacket
"[This book] is a sweeping and revealing insider look at court history and the life of William Brennan, champion of free speech and public access to information, and widely considered the most influential Supreme Court justice of the twentieth century."--Jacket.
Louisville roots -- Harvard, St. Louis, and back -- Warren & Brandeis -- First steps -- Alice -- Traction and utilities -- A perfect reform -- Taking on Morgan -- An attorney for the people -- Democracy in the workplace -- The Pinchot-Ballinger affair -- Railroad interludes -- T…
The first full-scale biography in twenty-five years of one of the most important and distinguished justices to sit on the Supreme Court'a book that reveals Louis D. Brandeis the reformer, lawyer, and jurist, and Brandeis the man, in all of his complexity, passion, and wit. A hug…
The first full-scale biography in 25 years of one of the most important and distinguished justices to sit on the Supreme Court--a book that reveals not only Louis D. Brandeis the reformer, lawyer, and jurist, but also Brandeis the man, in all of his complexity, passion, and wit.…
