H.W. Wilson Announces The United States Supreme Court
Timely New Volume in The Reference Shelf Book Series

New York, New York, November 18, 2005
H.W. Wilson today announced The United States Supreme Court, a timely new work in the company's popular Reference Shelf series. Students and general readers will value the volume's in-depth exploration of the heritage and history of America's highest court, its landmark decisions, the Rehnquist legacy, current issues before the court, and informed discussion of what the future may hold.

Three appendices complete the volume: A Brief Overview of the Supreme Court, Members of the Supreme Court, and a timeline of landmark cases. A bibliography of books, websites, and abstracts of articles for further reading completes the volume.

The United States Supreme Court is the fifth title of six to be released in The Reference Shelf 2005 (Volume 77). Each book in the Reference Shelf series offers extensive exploration of a current topic of importance in modern society, in a compilation of notable articles from respected publications, plus abstracts of 20 to 30 additional articles and a bibliography of other sources. Reference Shelf volumes provide a well-rounded, unbiased overview for researchers and general readers. Volume 77 includes The European Union (February 2005), Free Trade (April 2005), U.S. National Debate Topic 2005-2006: U.S. Civil Liberties (June 2005), Women's Rights (August 2005), The United States Supreme Court, and the upcoming Representative American Speeches 2004-2005. Libraries that order the complete 6-volume set receive a substantial discount.

Review copies of Reference Shelf volumes are available for members of the press.

The United States Supreme Court
October 2005 l 199 pages l ISBN 0-8242-1050-6 l $50 ($55 outside the U.S. & Canada)