The Federal Courts: Challenge and Reform, Revised Edition
- ISBN-10
- 0674296273
- ISBN-13
- 9780674296275
- Series
- The Federal Courts
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 413
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Author
- Richard A. Posner
Description
Drawing on economic and political theory, legal analysis, and his own extensive judicial experience, Posner sketches the history of the federal courts, describes the contemporary institution, appraises concerns that have been expressed with their performance, and presents a variety of proposals for both short-term and fundamental reform.
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