Judicial Process in America

By Ronald C StidhamKenneth L. ManningLisa M Holmes, et al.

Book Overview

The eighth edition of Judicial Process in America gives a thorough overview of the American judiciary at every level, paying particular attention to the link between the courts, public policy, and the political environment. In addition to comprehensive updates on such topics as the role of the courts in the war on terror, affirmative action, and business regulation, notable additions to this eighth edition include discussion of: the probable impact that President Obama will have on the composition of the federal judiciary and on subsequent judicial "output"; the highly conservative impact that former President Bush had on the federal judiciary; Justice Sonia Sotomayor's appointment, as well as Chief Justice John Roberts's leadership on the Supreme Court; the role the courts are playing in the policy realm of same-gender marriages and discrimination based on sexual orientation; and more comparative references and examples throughout the book. Adopters and students alike will also appreciate the new Web sites that the authors added to the end-of-chapter suggested resources, as well as the unique annotated U.S. Constitution found in the appendix. This extensive revision of a classic text brings new life to a standard-bearer for judicial process classes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604266082
• ISBN13: 9781604266085
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

actually pretty good

I hate law stuff and was forced to get it for class. I actually learned a lot of stuff through this book. Pretty good!

excellent undergraduate text

Carp et al's book, "Judicial Process in America" is an excellent undergraduate text that describes the state and federal courts, the players, processes, and history. It is very well written, concise, and clear. As the seventh edition, it is somewhat of a stalwart in helping individuals to better understand the judicial processes. i would have liked to see a chapter comparing american judicial processes to those of other nations. i also would have liked to see a chapter on strengths, weaknesses, and upcoming changes (e.g., specialization courts - drug and mental health) ... overall, this is an excellent read and is highly recommended for undergraduate students and perhaps as a reference for individuals who serve or wish to better understand the judicial system.

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A easy and well written guide to American Legal System

This book is a comprehensive guide to professional who have an interest about the American Legal and Judicial System. Very well written is actually very easy to read. Really a very good book.