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Book SynopsisAmerican Justice 2015 is the indispensable guide to the fourteen most controversial and divisive cases decided by the Supreme Court in the 2014-15 term, touching on issues such as as free speech, race and equality, religious freedom, privacy, the fate of Obamacare, and gay marriage.
Trade Review"Steven Mazie is one of the most acute observers of the Supreme Court around. He writes clearly, concisely, and is a pleasure to read." * John Prideaux,
The Economist *
"The Supreme Court term that ended in June 2015 will go down in the history books-and Steven Mazie has written the first draft. In this balanced, detailed, yet accessible book he tells you what you need to know about the court's momentous health care and gay rights decisions, as well as about many more of great importance. Required reading for anyone who wants to understand the court's year from beginning to end." * Noah Feldman, Harvard Law School *
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American Justice 2015 is a 'can't miss' for anyone interested in the Supreme Court. Steven Mazie deftly weaves the major decisions of the 2014-15 term into an eminently readable narrative that looks beyond the 'liberal/conservative' stereotypes to focus on how the court operates as an institution." * Amy Howe, SCOTUSblog *
"Critical yet not cynical, aware of its many flaws but not blind to its considerable virtues, Steven Mazie describes a Supreme Court that seeks to be and often is an 'exemplar of public reason.' Written with clarity and insight by a gifted teacher, scholar, and journalist,
American Justice 2015 should be of great interest to citizens and specialists alike." * Stephen Macedo, author of
Just Married: Same-Sex Couples, Monogamy, and the Future of Marriage *
