The Supreme Court Compendium is the only reference that presents historical and statistical information on every important aspect of the U.S. Supreme Court, including its history, development as an institution, the justices’ backgrounds, nominations and confirmations, and the Court’s relationship with the public and other governmental and judicial bodies. Readers will also find: • An institutional overview of the Court’s history, including a chronology of important events dating back to 1787 • Detailed background information on all of the justices

This constitutional law casebook sets its reprints of judicial opinions within the overall political contexts of disputes over separation of powers. In addition to traditional presentation of ruling excerpts, Epstein (political science and law, Washington U.) and Walker (political science, Emory U.)

This innovative single-volume resource on constitutional law highlights the political context in which judicial rulings are made. This edition includes key decisions handed down by the Court over the past four years. Figures, tables, photographs and appendices illustrate the legal trends, political issues, and the people behind the cases, and enhance the reference value of this volume. World Wide Web addresses are provided throughout, giving students access to the full opinion of each excerpted case and to the audio recording of oral arguments when available.

Seventeen thought-provoking essays in this sophisticated yet accessible reader demonstrate how political scientists conduct research on law, courts, and the judicial process, and at the same time answer interesting, substantive questions. Illustrating the breadth and depth of judicial politics studies, the essays convey to students the array of contemporary thinking - both theoretical and methodological - at work in the field. The book's five parts cover subjects taught in most judicial politics courses. Because each chapter stands alone, instructors have the flexibility of assigning less than the whole book or chapters in a different order. Topics examined range from information used by voters electing judges to the credibility of victims of sexualized violence. Accessible to both undergraduate and graduate students, "Contemplating Courts" offers fascinating views into both the law and courts field and the research process itself. Epstein provides in the first chapter an overview of the key elements of judicial process research and defines key terms. Technical notes and methodology appendices offer students additional guidance.

A selection of top humorous pieces culled from the popular literary magazine includes 'Circumstance Under Which I Would Have Sex with Some of My Fellow Jurors,' 'Pirate Riddles for Sophisticates,' and 'The Ten Worst Films of All Time, as Reviewed by Ezra Pound over Italian Radio.' Reprint. 50,000 first printing.

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A selection of top humorous pieces culled from the popular literary magazine includes, 'Circumstance Under Which I Would Have Sex with Some of My Fellow Jurors,' 'Pirate Riddles for Sophisticates,' and 'The Ten Worst Films of All Time, as Reviewed by Ezra Pound over Italian Radio.' 100,000 first printing.

Revised and updated to reflect the 2000 election, this fascinating exploration of the Supreme Court's influence on electoral politics in the U.S. shows how the nation's highest court has shaped this process over the past two centuries. Original. (Politics & Government)

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Product Description: Examining the Supreme Court's interpretation of the basic liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments to the Constitution, the authors cover such important topics as freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, discrimination, and political participation...read more