Alpheus Thomas Mason (1899–1989), was McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, Emeritus, at Princeton University, where he received his doctorate. He is the author of a score of books on American political thought and constitutional law, including Brandeis: A Free Man’s Life, Harlan Fiske Stone: Pillar of the Law, William Howard Taft: Chief Justice, The Supreme Court: Palladium of Freedom,and, with William M. Beaney, The Supreme Court in a Free Society.
