Synopses & Reviews
Working within the framework of law and politics, JUDICIAL PROCESS 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, this text 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--for a complete and balanced look at the role of the judicial system today.
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"It has a good comprehensive overview of the American legal system. It appears very extensively researched. And has extensive links for students who wish to do follow-up research."
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"The text is very readable, making it accessible to a very broad range of student capabilities. The coverage of topics is outstanding, leaving very little room for complaint that some important matter is not dealt with. Finally, the additional materials scattered throughout the text make it a far more interesting and informative text than would be the case were it to simply provide information about the various topics covered."
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"[JUDICIAL PROCESS features] consistent focus on linkage between law and politics; comprehensive and accurate content; accessible approach for undergraduates (that is, not too theoretical but yet theoretical enough to allow for and promote abstract and critical thinking by readers)."
Synopsis
We live in a country that is undeniably influenced by courtroom decisions. Get a behind-the-scenes look at legal power with JUDICIAL PROCESS: LAW, COURTS, AND POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES. Inside, you'll see how the law works, how judges interpret it, and how it's applied. Plus, you'll read the controversial cases that have shocked the nation. And you'll get to decide for yourself when you read how other nations' court systems rule on similar issues. Read over the shoulders of today's top judges with JUDICIAL PROCESS: LAW, COURTS, AND POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES.
About the Author
David William Neubauer has taught at the University of Florida, at Washington University in St. Louis, and most recently at the University of New Orleans. In addition to this best-selling text, he is the author of DEBATING CRIME: RHETORIC AND REALITY, and BATTLE SUPREME: THE CONFIRMATION OF CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS AND THE FUTURE OF THE SUPREME COURT, both from Wadsworth. His articles have appeared in a wide array of scholarly journals, including Law and Society Review, Judicature, Policy Studies Journal, and Law and Policy Quarterly. Dr. Neubauer's current research interests include nominations to the Supreme Court and religion in public life. Stephen S. Meinhold is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he teaches classes on Judicial Politics, Constitutional Law, the Presidency, and Research Methods. Dr. Meinhold recently published the new Wadsworth title BATTLE SUPREME: THE CONFIRMATION OF CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS AND THE FUTURE OF THE SUPREME COURT. Professor Meinhold's current research focuses on college students' use of attorneys, their plans to attend law school, and their attitudes about the legal system. He has published articles in POLITICAL RESEARCH QUARTERLY, SOCIAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY, JUSTICE SYSTEM JOURNAL, and PS: POLITICAL SCIENCE AND POLITICS.
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'\"The text and its flexibility allows many different approaches to teach Judicial Policymaking or related courses. The informational base of the text allows students to draw connections across ideas... The greatest strength of this book is analysis of interactions between politics, law, and social problems. There is broad coverage of issues with careful use of devices that encourage students to engage the subject matter and key issues. Students find the book informative and interesting, and substantive arguments are well developed.\"\"The greatest strengths are the \"readability\" of the chapters - the level of language, the manner in which the material is presented, the logical manner in which subject headings within chapters are organized. The students will read this text and will retain the information they read - this is what every instructor prays for when choosing a class text... In my opinion, it is the best book on this topic on the market right now.\"\"This book strikes a nice balance between formal structures and practical circumstances; I especially like the integration of stories and studies set in concrete places and times with descriptions of the way trial courts or judicial selection (to name two examples) \"work\" in general.\"\n
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