Judicial Behavior and Policymaking: An Introduction by Robert J. Hume (English)

Description: Judicial Behavior and Policymaking by Robert J. Hume Judicial Behavior and Policymaking familiarizes students with qualitative and quantitative methods of analyzing data to better understand the field of judicial politics, and how professional political scientists conduct research about the courts. This accessible and engaging text provides a thorough introduction to the world of judicial politics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Judicial Behavior and Policymaking introduces students to the politics of judging, exploring why judges make the decisions they do, who has the power to influence judicial decision-making, and what the consequences of court decisions are for policymaking. Further, this text familiarizes students with the methods that professional political scientists use to conduct research about the courts, including the quantitative analysis of data. Designed for undergraduates and graduate students alike, this accessible and engaging text provides a thorough introduction to the world of judicial politics. Author Biography Robert J. Hume is Professor of Political Science at Fordham University. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Judges as PolicymakersPart One: Theories of Judicial BehaviorChapter 2: The Attitudinal ModelChapter 3: The Legal ModelChapter 4: The Strategic ModelPart Two: Judges in American PoliticsChapter 5: Judicial Selection and RetentionChapter 6: Courts and the PublicChapter 7: The Impact of Courts Review Hume presents a social-scientific take on the politics of judging. This brief volume focuses on empirical versus normative questions that are key to fostering an analytical approach to what we know about courts and judging. . . The supplementary primary source excerpts are the standard fare for judicial process textbooks. . . they provide solid applications of the concepts introduced in the text. The structure of the book is organized by social science theories, which provides an interesting frame for presenting concepts organically, on an as-needed basis. This makes the flow of the book superior to that of many similar texts. Although the book covers many of the basics, it occasionally assumes some prior knowledge. It draws more heavily from the perspective of political science than many similar texts, which makes it an important supplement to a more traditional text in courses on judging, judicial process, or law and society.Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. * CHOICE *Judicial Behavior and Policymaking is a concise introduction to the politics of judging. With a unique focus on judicial behavior as research, the text clearly presents the arguments and theories concerning judicial decision-making, selection methods, and the place of judges in American society. With emphasis given to both federal and state courts and the clarity of it presentation, Judicial Behavior is an appropriate supplementary text for any undergraduate course on judicial behavior, law and society, or constitutional law. -- Andrew H. Sidman, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNYThis text provides a nice overview of theories and findings in the judicial politics literature yet remains accessible to undergraduate students--a great option for courses focused on judicial politics. -- Richard Vining, University of Georgia Long Description Judicial Behavior and Policymaking introduces students to the politics of judging, exploring why judges make the decisions they do, who has the power to influence judicial decision-making, and what the consequences of court decisions are for policymaking. Further, this text familiarizes students with the methods that professional political scientists use to conduct research about the courts, including the quantitative analysis of data. Designed for undergraduates and graduate students alike, this accessible and engaging text provides a thorough introduction to the world of judicial politics. Review Quote Judicial Behavior and Policymaking is a concise introduction to the politics of judging. With a unique focus on judicial behavior as research, the text clearly presents the arguments and theories concerning judicial decision-making, selection methods, and the place of judges in American society. With emphasis given to both federal and state courts and the clarity of it presentation, Judicial Behavior is an appropriate supplementary text for any undergraduate course on judicial behavior, law and society, or constitutional law. Details ISBN1442276045 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2018 ISBN-10 1442276045 ISBN-13 9781442276048 Format Paperback Author Robert J. Hume Subtitle An Introduction Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 347.735 Pages 264 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Short Title Judicial Behavior and Policymaking Language English NZ Release Date 2018-03-26 UK Release Date 2018-03-26 Illustrations Text Boxes; Illustrations, unspecified; Graphs; Tables Alternative 9781442276031 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2018-01-14 Publication Date 2018-01-23 US Release Date 2018-01-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137268968;

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