“This collection of essays presents the first comprehensively systematic study of the role and powers of the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Inspired by and building on Danelski’s social psychological concepts of leadership, these chapters provide an integrated analysis of the historical, institutional, and behavioral developments in the office of the chief justice. The authors represent the major scholars from the field of law and courts in the discipline of political science, and demonstrate in their contributions the breadth of methodologies utilized in the field’s research.” —Nancy Maveety, Tulane University “Danelski and Ward bring together original research efforts by an exceptional group of scholars who examine the office of Chief Justice and the influence of those who have occupied it. The result is an important, multifaceted volume that greatly expands our understanding of the Supreme Court and the American political system.” —Thomas G. Walker, Emory University