The Oxford Handbook of U.S. Judicial Behavior
Download or Read eBook The Oxford Handbook of U.S. Judicial Behavior PDF written by Lee Epstein and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Lee Epstein |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 625 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199579891 |
ISBN-13 | : 019957989X |
Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of U.S. Judicial Behavior by : Lee Epstein
Book excerpt: "[This book offers] an introduction and analysis of research regarding decision making by judges serving on federal and state courts in the U.S...[This 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."--