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This work, edited by Friedman (law, Hofstra Univ.; United States vs. Nixon) and Israel (American history, City Coll. of New York; Winning the White House) updates a standard that was last published by Chelsea House 16 years ago. It now includes justices through Elena Kagan, for a total of 107 listed in order of appointment. Entries, most of which are 15 to 25 pages in length, begin with a portrait and a list of biographical and appointment facts; they offer critical reviews of the subjects' careers and place their role on the court and their major decisions in the historical and political contexts in which they worked and end with a list of major decisions or ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More