Auteur: Lee J. (USC Gould School of Law) Epstein

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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 ans …

"Excellent balance of case excerpts and author explanation, highly appropriate for undergraduate students." -Dr. Wendy Brame, Briar Cliff University Political factors influence judicial dec …

Political factors influence judicial decisions. Arguments and input from lawyers and interest groups, shifting public opinion, and the ideological and behavioral inclinations of the justices collecti …