Court and Constitution

Author: (American) Archibald Cox
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Publishing Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The Court and the Constitution is a classic work in American constitutional law published in the Chinese world. In this book, Professor Cox, with the wisdom rarely possessed by others on this subject, clearly describes the role of the United States Supreme Court. The reflective insights in the book provide readers with an understanding of this topic—something that might have been accessible only to professionals deeply immersed in theory and practice without the publication of this book. As an outstanding legal scholar and professor, Cox has always been focused on the work of the Supreme Court in interpreting and enforcing the U.S. Constitution, making him a key intellectual figure in writing on the themes of courts and constitutions. Even if we assume he played no critical role in many of the subjects covered in this book, his contributions as a distinguished legal mind are undeniable. In fact, as the chief prosecutor for the federal government, Cox served as the lead attorney representing the United States in lawsuits before the Supreme Court during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. As the special prosecutor in the Watergate scandal, he pursued President Nixon’s criminal actions with conviction and integrity, leading to his dismissal in the infamous "Saturday Night Massacre" but ultimately contributing to Nixon’s downfall—the triumph of the rule of law. Archibald Cox made himself a true hero in the history of American constitutional law. This Chinese translation of the book is published in memory of Professor Cox and to spread the U.S. Constitution he helped shape. The Court and the Constitution begins with Cox’s recollections of his work during the Watergate investigation, reviewing key historical events in the history of the U.S. Constitution and recounting the firsthand materials from these cases in a vivid manner.