Perry illuminates the Supreme Court's unique advantages in sustaining a noble public image by its stewardship of the revered Constitution, its constant embrace of the rule of law, the justices' life tenure, its symbols of impartiality and integrity, and a resolute determination to keep its distance from the media. She argues that the Court has bolstered these advantages to avoid traps that have marred Congressional and presidential images, and she demonstrates how the Court has escaped the worst of media coverage.
Examines how the Supreme Court has successfully maintained a lofty public image.| Foreword |
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| Introduction: ``The Brethren'' in ``Closed Chambers''? |
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The ``Priestly Tribe'' or ``Nine Old Men''? Images of the Court during the New Deal |
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From ``Potato Hole'' to ``Marble Palace'': How the Court Presents Itself |
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High Priests or ``Nine Scorpions''? How the Justices Present Themselves |
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Defrocking the Priests? Media Presentations of the Court |
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``Do the Justices Wear Clothes?'' Public Perceptions of the Court |
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Conclusion: ``God Save This Honorable Court!'' |
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| Selected Bibliography |
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| Index |
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