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Book SynopsisThrough exploring the public depiction of Judge Robert Bork and Professor Lani Guinier, Your Past and the Press! elucidates how interest groups and the media influence the confirmation process for top-level government appointees. Illuminating the sequence of events characterized by the derailment of Bork and Guinier, author Joseph Michael Green details the activities surrounding the entire nomination process, from the announcement of a nominee to his/her ultimate defeat. Until recently, the vast majority of studies performed on the appointment process focused solely on the roles of the United States Senate and the nominee during confirmation hearings. This research fills a serious gap in political science literature by focusing on the impact of interest groups and media activity upon presidential decision-making.
Trade ReviewThis pair of case studies examines how interest groups and media influence the process of confirming senior federal government nominees....the book is largely free of academic jargon and is exceptionally readable....This volume is more more descriptive than analytical and provides a nice summary of events surrounding those failed nominations. It likely will be a pertinent reminder of past events as nominations are made during the second term of George W. Bush. Summing Up: RECOMMENDED. Primarily for general readers and college undergraduates. -- R.E. Dewhirst, Northwest Missouri State University * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 List of Figures Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Abstract Chapter 4 Introduction: Statement of the Problem: Historical Background of the Federal Judiciary; Antifederalist Movement; Executive Authority; Theoretical Framework; Hypotheses and Research Questions; Methodology, Procedures, and Techniques; Significan Chapter 5 Literature Review Chapter 6 Presidents Ronald Reagan and William Clinton: Biographical Overview and Political Ideology: Ronald Reagan: The Early Years; Ronald Reagan: Political Ideology; William Clinton: The Early Years; William Clinton: Political Ideology Chapter 7 Selection of Nominees by Presidents Reagan and Clinton: Ronald Reagan's Political Stance; Ronald Reagan's Nominees; William Clinton's Political Stance; William Clinton's Nominees Chapter 8 Odyssey of Bork and Guinier: From Nomination to Defeat: Robert Bork; Lani Guinier Chapter 9 The Role of Congress in the Nomination Confirmation Process: The Role of the Senate: Committee Procedures; The Interaction Between the Senate and the President; The Senate Judiciary Committee Chapter 10 Interest Group Activity: Impact of Interest Groups on Bork's Nomination; Judge Bork's Legal Writings; Impact of the Media on Bork's Nomination Chapter 11 Media Activity: Impact of the Media on Guinier's Nomination; Professor Guinier's Writings Chapter 12 Summary Chapter 13 Glossary Chapter 14 Bibliography Chapter 15 Index Chapter 16 About the Author
