The Tempting of America: The Political Seduction of the Law
By Robert H. Bork
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A rare, insider' s look into the Supreme Court nomination process. In July of 1987, Judge Robert H. Bork was nominated to the Supreme Court by Ronald Reagan, but by late October that year, his confirmation was denied. In this candid account of his experiences, Bork describes the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing from his point of view. He also expounds on his view of politics versus the law, which he was able to see in action during this period. A warning against the politicization of American law, The Tempting of America is a fascinating, insider' s perspective about the nominating process and its impact on the Supreme Court.
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A rare, insider' s look into the Supreme Court nomination process.In July of 1987, Judge Robert H. Bork was nominated to the Supreme Court by Ronald Reagan, but by late October that year, his confirmation was denied. In this candid account of his experiences, Bork describes the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing from his point of view. He also expounds on his view of politics versus the law, which he was able to see in action during this period. A warning against the politicization of American law, The Tempting of America is a fascinating, insider' s perspective about the nominating process and its impact on the Supreme Court.
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Author Bio: Robert H. Bork
Robert H. Bork (1927–2012) received his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Chicago. He was a partner at a major law firm, taught constitutional law at Yale Law School, served as solicitor general and as acting attorney general of the United States, and served as a United States Court of Appeals judge. He was also the author of the bestselling The Tempting of America: The Political Seduction of the Law.
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography |
| Runtime: | 3.11 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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