University Press of Kansas. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. University Press of Kansas ISBN 0700609466 9780700609468 [US]

Univ Pr of Kansas, Date: 1999-05. Hardcover. Used: Good. 1999. Univ Pr of Kansas ISBN 0700609466 9780700609468 [US]

Lawrence:: University Press of Kansas , Date: 1999. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy. Sharp corners. The front inner flap of the Dust Jacket has minor creases. No chips. No tears. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with photos and portraits. List of chapter notes/sources. Selected Bibliography. Index. First printing, with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Bound in the original black cloth, lettered in bright silver on the spine. From the Dust Jacket: "Suffering from a bad heart, emphysema, glaucoma, and deafness, Thurgood Marshall finally retired from the Supreme Court at the age of 82 in spite of having always claimed 'I was appointed to a life term, and I intend to serve it.' Many observers felt he should have left much earlier. Life appointments make Supreme Court justices among the most powerful officials in government and allow even dysfunctional judges to stay on long after they should have departed. For that reason, when a justice leaves the bench is often as controversial as when he's appointed. This first comprehensive historical treatment of their deaths, resig-nations, and retirements explains when and why justices do step down. It considers the diverse circumstances under which they leave office and clarifies why they often are reluctant to, showing how factors like pensions, party ...

ISBN10: 0700609466, ISBN13: 9780700609468, [publisher: Univ Pr of Kansas] Hardcover
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]

University Press of Kansas, Date: 1999-05-28. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1999. University Press of Kansas ISBN 0700609466 9780700609468 [US]