American Courts and the Judicial Process
by G. Larry Mays, Laura Woods Fidelie
ISBN-10: 0190278897
ISBN-13: 9780190278892
$159.99
Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published on
Jan 19, 2016
Edition
2nd Edition
Dimensions
8.00x0.50x10.00 Inches
Weight
1.80 Pounds
About the Book
Featuring the insights of criminal justice scholars G. Larry Mays and Laura Woods Fidelie, American Courts and the Judicial Process, Second Edition, is ideal for undergraduate courts courses. It examines the many elements of the U.S. court system - its structures, functions, and key actors -addressing the major problems facing the system and considering potential solutions. This unique text also provides students with a practical perspective, discussing the contrast between the law and the rules as they are written and the ways in which they actually play out in the real world. Thebook is enhanced by "In the News" boxes that discuss contemporary events and "World View" boxes covering international courts and legal systems.