The Priestly Tribe: The Supreme Court's Image in the American Mind

Preface Introduction: "The Brethren" in "Closed Chambers"? The "Priestly Tribe" or "Nine Old Men"? Images of the Court during the New Deal From "Potato Hole" to "Marble Palace": How the Court Presents Itself High Priest or "Nine Scorpions"? How the Justices Present Themselves Defrocking the Priests? Media Presentations of the Court "Do the Justices Wear Clothes"? Public Perceptions of the Court Conclusion: "God Save this Honorable Court"! Selected Bibliography Index