Judicial Process: Law, Courts, and Politics in the United States
By David W. Neubauer, Stephen S. Meinhold
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Working within the framework of law and politics, JUDICIAL PROCESS: LAW, COURTS, AND POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES combines detailed information about the major structures and processes of the American judiciary with an insider's understanding of the importance of courthouse dynamics. From the organization and procedures of the various courts to the current applications of specific laws, the 7th edition explores the roles and impact of the judicial system. Throughout the text, the authors not only explain what the legal rules are but also explore each rule's underlying assumptions, history, and goals, providing a complete and balanced look at the role of the judicial system today.
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Working within the framework of law and politics, JUDICIAL PROCESS: LAW, COURTS, AND POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES combines detailed information about the major structures and processes of the American judiciary with an insider's understanding of the importance of courthouse dynamics. From the organization and procedures of the various courts to the current applications of specific laws, the 7th edition explores the roles and impact of the judicial system. Throughout the text, the authors not only explain what the legal rules are but also explore each rule's underlying assumptions, history, and goals, providing a complete and balanced look at the role of the judicial system today.
The authors incorporate the latest court decisions, including important rulings at the U.S. Supreme Court, state courts of last resort, and appellate court levels, to give students insight into the roles and key debates in each.
Photographs, graphs, tables, and illustrative exhibits convey important facts and background information in a lively, visual fashion that appeals to students.
Each chapter focuses on one or two controversial court cases, giving students the opportunity to examine the nature of the debate in depth while sifting through pertinent research.
Thematic boxes in each chapter add compelling content and increase student interest in the text. "Courts in Comparative Perspective" introduces students to the court systems of other nations. "Case Close-Up" boxes highlight landmark decisions look at the people involved and offer a glimpse into the aftermath of key judicial decisions.
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