Courts, Politics, and the Judicial Process

Name: Courts, Politics, and the Judicial Process
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ISBN: 9780830414819

ISBN-10: 0830414819

ISBN-13: 9780830414819

Edition: 2nd 1997 (Revised)

Authors: Christopher E. Smith

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This reorganized and updated text provides a comprehensive examination of the American judicial system by describing and analyzing political influences on courts' structure, procedures, decision-making processes, and consequences for society. Professor Smith focuses on courts rather than on law because of the recognition that the content of law often depends on the composition of the judiciary, citizens' access to the judicial process, and judicial decision-making procedures. This revealing study of the courts challenges the myths and popular perceptions about law and justice in American society and covers unique topics such as court bureaucracy; subordinates' influences on judges'…

Book details

List price: $131.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 1/1/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 357
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.298




Courts, Politics, and the Judicial Process



Court Organization



The Legal Profession



Criminal Justice Processes



Civil Justice Processes



Judicial Selection



Judicial Decision Making



Appellate Processes



United States Supreme Court



Courts and Policy Making



Judicial Process: A Comparative Perspective