The Supreme Court

13th Edition

Lawrence Baum
eISBN-13: 9781544361215

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<p>Connecting recent events to their effects on the courts, policy, and society, the Thirteenth Edition of The Supreme Court provides a brief yet comprehensive introduction to the U.S. Supreme Court. In successive chapters, the book examines major aspects of the Court, including</p>

the selection, backgrounds, and departures of justices; 
the creation of the Court′s agenda; 
the decision-making process and the factors that shape the Court′s decisions; 
the substance of the Court′s policies; 
and the Court′s impact on government and American society. 

<p>Delving deeply into personalities and procedures, author Lawrence Baum provides a balanced explanation of the Court’s actions and the behavior of its justices as he reveals its complexity, reach, and influence. Updated with the most recent data displayed in a lively photo program, the new edition of this bestseller is one of the most engaging books on this subject available. </p>

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ISBNs 9781544327389, 9781544327389, 1544361211, 9781544361215
Language English
Number of Pages 280
Edition 13th