The Oxford handbook of U.S. judicial behavior
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The Oxford handbook of U.S. judicial behavior
（Oxford handbooks of American politics）
Oxford University Press, 2017
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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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.
Table of Contents
- PART I: STAFFING THE COURT
- PART II: THE LITIGATION PROCESS AND APPELLATE REVIEW
- PART III: JUDICIAL DECISION-MAKING AND OPINION CONTENT
- PART IV: JUDGES AND THEIR PUBLICS
- PART V: METHODS AND APPROACHES TO STUDYING THE COURTS
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