Judicial Process: Law, Courts, and Politics in the United States

Judicial Process: Law, Courts, and Politics in the United States
ISBN-10
1305506529
ISBN-13
9781305506527
Series
Judicial Process
Category
Education
Pages
544
Language
English
Published
2016-01-01
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Authors
David W. Neubauer, Stephen S. Meinhold

Description

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. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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