The Federal Judiciary and Institutional Change
Deborah J. Barrow, Gerard S. Gryski, Gary Zuk
ISBN 10: 0472106341 ISBN 13: 9780472106349
Published by University of Michigan Press, 1996
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An in-depth historical analysis of partisan transformations of the Federal Judiciary Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ; LNAA; LNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 420. . 1996. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780472106349
Synopsis:
This work focuses on the staffing of the federal district and appellate courts from 1869-1992. Using a large data set that includes information on appointments and voluntary departures, the importance of government control (unified versus divided) to institutional change is showcased. The analysis is divided into three eras (1869-1932, 1933-68, and 1969-92), each of which was dominated by one of the two parties. The nature of partisan transformation of the judiciary in each era is examined, and comparisons across eras are made. The authors scrutinize the approaches of individual presidents to judicial staffing and describe the politics of bench expansion. In addition, they present an intriguing analysis of how judges contribute to change in the partisan complexion of the bench by timing retirements to favor their parties. The Federal Judiciary and Institutional Change is written in the theoretical tradition of neoinstitutionalism. The authors find that the nature of partisan transformation of the Third Branch is very much a function of changes in the institutional environment. This work will be of interest to judicial scholars, especially in political science, as well as legal historians and specialists in American politics drawn to the theme of the importance of unified government.
About the Author:
Deborah J. Barrow is Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Auburn University. Gary Zuk is Professor, Department of Political Science, Auburn University. Gerard S. Gryski is Professor, Department of Political Science, Auburn University.
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Title: The Federal Judiciary and Institutional ...
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Hardcover
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