Majesty of the Law : Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice

Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor explores the law, her life as a Justice, & how the Court has evolved & continues to function, grow, & change as an American institution. Tracing some of the origins of American law through history, people, & ideas, she sheds new light on the basics, & through personal observation she explores the development of institutions & ideas we have come to regard as fundamental. Discusses notable cases that have shaped American democracy & the Court as we know it today, & traces the turbulent battle women have fought for a place in our nation's legal system. Discusses how the suffrage movement changed the lives of women -- in voting booths, jury boxes, & homes across the country. Photos.O'Connor, Sandra Day is the author of 'Majesty of the Law : Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422350492 and ISBN 1422350495.