Synopsis
Designed for judicial process and behavior courses, this text by Robert A. Carp and Ronald Stidham is a comprehensive study of the American court system. It provides an insightful look at the complex environment in which judges, lawyers, litigants, and other actors function in our federal, state, civil, and criminal court systems. The thoroughly updated fourth edition includes a new section on juvenile courts and new material on tort and product reform. It also updates or expands its coverage of state court policy making, representation for the poor, the contingency fee, venue and jurisdiction, salaries for various types of lawyers, and alternate dispute resolution.
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Judicial Process in America provides a wonderful approach to studying the courts and judicial process. The authors clearly lay out the structure, process, important players, and the political and societal influences involved in American courts. Carp, Stidham, and Manning incorporate a sound mix of contemporary and classic judicial research to support their well-rounded thesis. Undergraduate students find the book understandable yet challenging. The straightforward approach, without the glossy fluff found in other texts, makes the book appropriate for upper-level undergraduates or beginning graduate students." --Matthew S. Crow, University of West Florida
About the Author
Robert A. Carp is professor of political science at the University of Houston. He is coauthor of Policymaking and Politics in the Federal Courts; Politics and Judgment in Federal District Courts; The Federal Courts, Fourth Edition, with Ronald Stidham; and numerous articles. Ronald Stidham is professor of political science/criminal justice at Appalachian State University. He is coauthor with Robert A. Carp of The Federal Courts, Fourth Edition, and has written numerous articles on the federal courts. Kenneth L. Manning is assistant professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. His research focuses on American politics, with a particular emphasis on judicial politics. He has authored or coauthored numerous articles on the politics of judicial decision making and the federal judicial confirmation process.
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