Kevin J. McMahon is the John R. Reitemeyer Professor of Political Science at Trinity College. He is also the author of Reconsidering Roosevelt on Race, and, most recently, Nixon's Court.

"A compelling account of how the Supreme Court lost its connection to the people and risked its democratic legitimacy. McMahon makes a major contribution with innovative measures, rich historical detail, and an original call for reform 'from the grassroots.'"--Terri Peretti author of "Partisan Supremacy: How the GOP Enlisted Courts to Rig America's Election Rules"

"Beautifully written, comprehensive, and understandable, A Supreme Court Unlike Any Other blends empirical analysis with captivating legal historical anecdotes to make sense of the increasing legitimacy crisis that faces the contemporary US Supreme Court."--Stephen Engel coauthor of "Disrupting Dignity: Rethinking Power and Progress in LGBTQ Lives"

"A cleareyed, depressingly convincing view of a Supreme Court that has abandoned the Republic for other masters."-- "Kirkus"

"McMahon presents a well-researched, thoroughly annotated examination of the change in the U.S. Supreme Court's composition over time. . .McMahon's exemplary ability to explain the changes in party politics, ideologies, and political practices helps readers to visualize the monstrous philosophical gap between the judges and their electorate."-- "Library Journal"

"McMahon offers a compelling argument that the membership of the Supreme Court has become increasingly distant from American citizenry in the last several decades. . . .The book's research is meticulous, its argument is persuasive, and its importance is politically imperative."-- "Choice"

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Pub date: 2024-04-12

Length: 384 pages