Judicial Process in America

Carp, Robert A.; Stidham, Ronald C.; Manning, Kenneth L.; Holmes, Lisa M.

ISBN 10: 148337825X / ISBN 13: 9781483378251

Published by CQ Press, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Judicial Process in America

Publisher: CQ Press

Publication Date: 2016

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis:

The book considers judges, lawyers, and litigants, as well as the variables at play in judicial decision making. In this Tenth Edition, the authors examine the recent Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage and health care subsidies, the effect of three women justices on the Court’s patterns of decision, and the policy-making role of state tribunals. Original data on the decision-making behaviour of the Obama trial judges—which are unavailable anywhere else—ensure this text’s position as a standard bearer in the field.

New to This Edition

• Comprehensive analysis of court dynamics, including the impact of three women on the U.S. Supreme Court; Chief Justice John G. Roberts’ leadership on the Supreme Court; the new Attorney General of the United States, Loretta Lynch; the voting patterns of Democrats and Republicans on the trial court bench; and the decisional patterns of the Obama appointees.
• New coverage of current topics:
• Gay and lesbian rights, including analysis of Obergefell v. Hodges
• The Hobby Lobby case and judicial lobbying
• The trial of the Boston Marathon bomber
• The legality of the use of drones at home and abroad
• The legal implications of disclosures by Edward Snowden via WikiLeaks
• The Supreme Court decisions on the Affordable Care Act
• The legal ramifications of the use of the Confederate battle flag by government entities
• Issues of immigration and deportations, including the so-called Dreamers

Review:

“I am very fond of this text. I have used the various editions for over a decade. It is straightforward and full of good information. The chapters are thorough and present a realistic view of the courts without sensationalizing rare, anomalous events that distract from the true nature of American courts.”

(Matthew S. Crow)

“The students love the text—it is affordable yet covers the material in a logical and understandable way.  I love the text too—I have used every edition since the Fifth Edition. Of all the texts I choose year in and year out, this text is a go-to choice for me. It is well positioned to teach the concepts essential to the judicial process and philosophy course.”

(Kenneth Frank)

“I use Judicial Process in America because it keeps up not only with real world events in judicial politics and process but also with the scholarly literature on the subject, which is critical. It is accessible to undergraduate students without talking down to them.” 

(Mark S. Hurwitz)