Taking us deeper than mere partisan politics, he illuminates the constitutional design behind impeachment and emphasizes the peoples role in holding presidents accountable. He was the administrator of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs. A guide to presidential impeachment, but just in case. Cass is a professor at harvard law school who focuses on constitutional law, administrative law, and behavioral economics. Samantha power anna lindh professor of the practice of global leadership and public policy, harvard kennedy school william d. Zabel 61 professor of practice in human rights, harvard law school former united states ambassador to the united nations 202017 ambassador samantha power is the anna lindh professor of the practice of global leadership and public policy at harvard kennedy school. Cass robert sunstein fba born september 21, 1954 is an american legal scholar, particularly in the fields of constitutional law, administrative law, environmental law, and law and behavioral economics, who was the administrator of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs in the obama administration from 2009 to 2012. Apr 15, 2019 hls library book talk cass sunstein, how change happens harvard law school. Sunstein show that no choice is ever presented to us in a neutral way, and that we are all susceptible to biases that can lead us to make bad decisions. Professor sunstein is the robert walmsley university professor at harvard university. Sunstein argues that social media curation dramatically limits exposure to views and information that dont align with alreadyestablished beliefs, which makes it harder and harder to find an essential component of democracy common ground. Sunstein discusses the vital role that the impeachment process plays in american democracy and dispels some misconceptions about the scope of presidential powers. How i write governance obamas former regulatory czars new book, simpler, heralds a more efficient government as a result of fewer and smarter regulations that are based on. In 2018, he received the holberg prize from the government of norway, sometimes described as the equivalent of the nobel prize for law and the humanities.
On april 10 the harvard law school library welcomed hls prof. From the winner of the nobel prize in economics, richard h. Over the past decade cass sunstein has emerged as one of the countrys most prolific and provocative legal scholars. Using dozens of eyeopening examples and drawing on decades of behavioral science research, nobel prize winner richard h. Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness. Cass sunstein is a wellknown university of chicago and harvard law school professor before being appointed obamas administrator of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs, in charge of overseeing policies relating to privacy, information quality, and statistical programs, among other duties. Cass robert sunstein fba is an american legal scholar, particularly in the fields of constitutional law, administrative law, environmental law, and law and behavioral economics, who was the administrator of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs in the obama administration from 2009 to 2012. Sunstein is the robert walmsley university professor at harvard law school. Harvard book store and mass humanities welcome harvard law schools cass r.
When norms lead people to silence themselves, even an unpopular status quo can persist. Sexual harassment was once something that women had to endure. Cass sunstein for a talk and discussion on his latest release, on freedom. Cass sunstein bio, age, family, wife, net worth, books. For anyone who loves the movies, or loves to think about how the world works, or simply loves their father the world according to star wars will provoke and inspire.
Apr 09, 2020 cass sunstein is the robert walmsley university professor at harvard. He is best described as a scholar with certain expertise in administrative, environmental, and constitutional law. The harvard law school library staff invite you to attend a book talk and discussion in celebration of the recent publication of how change happens by cass r. It deserves to be read widely by students of politics. On february 27, the harvard law school library hosted prof.
Sunstein in 2019, he won the norwegian governments holberg prize, frequently described as the nobel prize for law, philosophy, and the humanities. He is the founder and director of the program on behavioral economics and public policy at harvard law school. As the internet grows more sophisticated, it is creating new threats to democracy. Cass sunstein, widely regarded as one of the most influential legal scholars of his generation, has been named a university professor, harvards highest honor for a faculty member. Nor, the last time i checked, is a harvard law school professorship. In this pathbreaking book, new york times bestselling author cass sunstein asks us to rethink freedom. Divided democracy in the age of social media, harvard law schools cass r. According to article ii, section 2, clause 3 of the u. Hls library book talk cass sunstein, how change happens. Wednesday, february 12, 2020, at noon, with lunch harvard law school milstein west. He is the most cited law professor in the united states and probably the world. Apr 12, 2017 harvard book store and mass humanities welcome harvard law schools cass r. Hls library book talk cass sunstein, on freedom youtube. A harvard professor goes star wars crazy the new york.
Sunstein has testified before congressional committees on many subjects. Sunsteinformer administrator of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs in the obama administrationfor a discussion of his latest book, how change happens. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Cass sunstein 78 for a talk on his latest book, how change happens mit press. Danger in the internet echo chamber harvard law today.
Cass sunstein casts a bright new light on how change happens. For 27 years, sunstein taught at the university of. Sunstein focuses on the crucial role of social normsand on their frequent collapse. Constitution sometimes referred to as the recess appointments clause, the president shall have power to fill up all vacancies commentary by cass r. The harvard law school library staff invite you to attend a book talk and discussion in celebration of the recent publication of a recently revised and updated edition of the world according to star wars by cass r.
In this book, with the help of behavioral economics, psychology, and other fields, cass sunstein casts a bright new light on how change happens. Zabel 61 professor of practice in human rights, harvard law school former united states ambassador to the united nations 202017 ambassador samantha power is the anna lindh professor of the practice of global leadership and public. He was the recipient of the 2018 holberg prize, one of the largest annual international research prizes awarded to scholars who have made outstanding contributions to research in the arts and humanities. Sunstein was born on september 21 st, 1954 in concord, massachusetts. His many books include the new york times bestsellers nudge. Cass sunstein on how change happens harvard law today. Sunstein is an american legal scholar, particularly in the fields of constitutional law, administrative law, environmental law, and law and behavioral economics, who currently is the administrator of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs in. Cass robert sunstein fba is an american legal scholar, particularly in the fields of constitutional law, administrative law, environmental law, and law and behavioral economics, who was the administrator of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs in the obama. Cass robert sunstein fba born september 21, 1954 is an american legal scholar, particularly in the fields of constitutional law, administrative law, environmental law, and law and behavioral economics, and the new york times bestselling author of the world according to star wars 2016 and nudge 2008. Sunstein author of the world according to star wars. Cass sunsteins scholarly work has cast fresh light on longstanding questions and opened new paths for legal theorists, drawing creatively from fields outside the law to offer insights that consistently enrich not only legal discourse but the wider world of ideas, harvard president drew faust said. From 2009 to 2012, he was administrator of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs. Sunstein is currently the robert walmsley university professor at harvard.
Cass sunstein is the robert walmsley university professor at harvard law school. Jun 05, 2016 the occasion was the publication of the world according to star wars dey street books, by cass r. After the rights revolution is a rich discussion of how the courts have handledand should handlethe plethora of regulatory statutes enacted since 1932. As the robert walmsley university professor at harvard, sunsteins work spans multiple disciplines and fields of study. Sunstein, most definitely an enthusiastic star wars fan, sunstein has been given the podium so to speak to direct a number of his thoughts about star wars across various topics to the general readership. He was the recipient of the 2018 holberg prize, one of the largest annual international research prizes awarded to scholars who have made outstanding contributions to. Cass sunstein, until 2012 the administrator of the office of information and regulatory affairs, confers with the president and. Hls library book talk cass sunstein, how change happens harvard law school.
Cass sunstein, professor at harvard law school, recently wrote an accessible account of impeachment to separate myth from history. Sunstein, robert walmsley university professor at harvard law school, was administrator of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs in the obama administration. Harvard law professor cass sunstein explores the history, meaning and purpose of presidential. He is the robert walmsley university professor at harvard law school. Oct 29, 2019 the harvard law school library staff invite you to attend a book talk and discussion in celebration of the recent publication of a recently revised and updated edition of the world according to star wars by cass r. From 2009 to 2012, he served as the administrator of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs. After the rights revolution is an important effort in that direction. Sunstein, a professor at harvard law school and a former obama administration official. May 10, 2019 harvard book store welcomes harvard law school professor cass r. During the obama administration, he led the white houses office of information and regulatory affairs, and so helped oversee environmental, civil rights, labor, and immigration policy.
Sunstein is an american legal scholar, particularly in the fields of constitutional law, administrative law, environmental law, and law and behavioral economics, who currently is the administrator of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs in the obama administration. The partial constitution offers a sensitive and evocative contribution that will serve as a foundational reference point in the need to forge a new paradigm of constitutional scholarship. They discussed the framers intent behind impeachment, what high crimes and misdemeanors actually means, the. Sunstein provides a succinct citizens guide to this essential tool of selfgovernment. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nudge. Nov 10, 2017 a guide to presidential impeachment, but just in case. Cass sunstein speakers bureau and booking agent info. He has written numerous renowned books and articles, and he is the founder of the program on behavioral economics and public policy at harvard law school. Oct 31, 2017 this week, harvard university press released cass r. Cass sunstein, harvard university program in law and. The occasion was the publication of the world according to star wars dey street books, by cass r. Last week, benjamin wittes interviewed sunstein on his new book impeachment.
He was put in charge of the white house office of information and regulatory affairs during the obama administrations first term. A harvard professor goes star wars crazy the new york times. He shows that freedom of choice isnt nearly enough. His book, nudge, coauthored with richard thaler, was a national bestseller. This week, harvard university press released cass r. Cass sunstein, a harvard law professor, brings the analytical mind of his profession to. One of the nations mostcited legal scholars, and one of the worlds most prolific, sunstein is the author of hundreds of publications whose impact has extended beyond law into the social sciences and. Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness ebook written by richard h. His latest book, too much information, will be published in the fall. In this remarkable, book sunstein manages to connect invisible gorillas, hit songs, conspiracy theories, and constitutional law. Mar 01, 2019 on february 27, the harvard law school library hosted prof. Sunstein is the robert walmsley university professor at harvard university, where he is founder and director of the program on behavioral economics and public policy.
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