The Most Democratic Branch:
How the Courts Serve America
Jeffrey Rosen

"A well-reasoned effort that raises provocative questions about how the Supreme Court might approach looming issues ... Rosen offers a thoughtful view of what has made Court pronouncements effective and how the Court can actually maintain its independence by following the mainstream of public opinion. His thesis is a model of common sense."
     —Publishers Weekly

The Changing Face of Anti-Semitism:
From Ancient Times to the Present Day
Walter Laqueur

"An interesting general analysis of the variations of anti-Semitism over the past 2000 years ... Laqueur's major strength is his critique of contemporary issues, especially the role of Israel in anti-Semitic thought, and the question of the relationship between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism."
     —Library Journal

The Folly of Empire
What George W. Bush Could Learn from Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson
John B. Judis

With The Folly of Empire, John B. Judis shows that history can teach us lessons and allow political leaders, if sensitive to history, to change their strategy in order to avoid past mistakes. Judis shows how presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Bill Clinton drew upon what Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson learned about the pitfalls of using American power unilaterally to carve out a world in America's image. Exercising leadership through international institutions and alliances, the United States was able to win the Cold War and the first Gulf War. But by ignoring these lessons, the Bush administration has created a quagmire of terror and ethnic conflict.

By examining America's role in the international community—then and now—The Folly of Empire is a sharp and compelling critique of America's current foreign policy and offers a direct challenge to neo-conservatives.

Electing Justice:
Fixing the Supreme Court Nomination Process
Richard Davis

"Electing Justice offers a useful and accessible tour of the current confirmation process, ultimately leading to a series of recommendations to fix perceived problems ... Davis also includes the suggestion that Supreme Court justices be elected, which is sure to be controversial. This volume would be an ideal choice for an advanced undergraduate course on judicial politics and perhaps as a supplementary text for a seminar on presidential and/or legislative politics. Davis' book is a 'good read' and is thought-provoking, to say the least, and it merits the attention of anyone interested in the politics of staffing the bench."—Law and Politics Book Review