The Oxford Handbook of U.S. Judicial Behavior

The Oxford Handbook of U.S. Judicial Behavior
ISBN-10
019150534X
ISBN-13
9780191505348
Category
Political Science
Pages
592
Language
English
Published
2017-06-08
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Authors
Lee Epstein, Stefanie A. Lindquist

Description

The Oxford Handbook of U.S. Judicial Behavior offers readers a comprehensive introduction and analysis of research regarding decision making by judges serving on federal and state courts in the U.S. Featuring contributions from leading scholars in the field, the Handbook describes and explains how the courts' political and social context, formal institutional structures, and informal norms affect judicial decision making. The Handbook also explores the impact of judges' personal attributes and preferences, as well as prevailing legal doctrine, influence, and shape case outcomes in state and federal courts. The volume also proposes avenues for future research in the various topics addressed throughout the book. Consultant Editor for The Oxford Handbooks of American Politics: George C. Edwards III.

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