The Judges: A Penetrating Exploration of American Courts and of the New Decisions--Hard Decisions--They Must Make for a New Millen

by Martin Mayer

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Our courts, the third branch of the government, are central in the administration of our democracy. But their operations are shrouded in a mythology with its ritual incantations of "rule of law," "equal justice" and "presumption of innocence"--one that this book pierces. ?We have 30,000 judges. Many are hard-working and distinguished jurists; most are simply lawyers who knew a politician.? It does not help that the job pays poorly.?We have no judicial...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0312289758

ISBN13:9780312289751

Release Date:December 2006

Publisher:Truman Talley Books

Length:450 Pages

Weight:0.30 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Related Subjects

Courts Government Judicial Branch Jurisprudence Law Legal Theory & Systems Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Rules & Procedures Social Sciences Textbooks

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The Judges: A Penetrating Exploration of American Courts and of the New Decisions--Hard Decisions--They Must Make for a New Millen

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