Reviews
"The splendid isolation in which the Supreme Court operates is a myth, as this volume makes clear. A range of external actors and influences affect the behavior of the Supreme Court, and failing to properly appreciate this fact runs the risk of seriously misunderstanding the institution. Professor Pacelle offers readers a comprehensive view of the Court in context, one marked by both depth and breadth, and does so with his usual flair and style." - Wendy L. Martinek, Binghamton University. "The Supreme Court in a Separation of Powers System is an accessible and engaging look at the role of the Court in American politics. It stands out for its careful consideration of the Court's interactions with the other branches of government, the public, interest groups, and lower courts. This is a rare feat and a most welcome addition to the field." - Paul Collins University of Massachusetts, Amherst, "The splendid isolation in which the Supreme Court operates is a myth, as this volume makes clear. A range of external actors and influences affect the behavior of the Supreme Court, and failing to properly appreciate this fact runs the risk of seriously misunderstanding the institution. Professor Pacelle offers readers a comprehensive view of the Court in context, one marked by both depth and breadth, and does so with his usual flair and style." - Wendy L. Martinek, Binghamton University. "The Supreme Court in a Separation of Powers System is an accessible and engaging look at the role of the Court in American politics. It stands out for its careful consideration of the Court's interactions with the other branches of government, the public, interest groups, and lower courts. This is a rare feat and a most welcome addition to the field." - Paul Collins University of Massachusetts, Amherst " Pacelle includes a rich array of institutional literature beyond public law and judicial behavior and encourages readers to take different "routes" through the book, depending upon the readers' methodological comfort and interest....Pacelle's analysis remains convincing because both orientations have strained, but not broken, the Supreme Court's legitimacy. This comprehensive treatment flows with a direct, even cheeky, writing style."--J. Farrier, University of Louisville
