American Judicial Process: Myth and Reality in Law and Courts

by Pamela C. Corley, Artemus Ward, Wendy L. Martinek, et al.

Book Overview

This text is a general introduction to American judicial process. The authors cover the major institutions, actors, and processes that comprise the U.S. legal system, viewed from a political science perspective. Grounding their presentation in empirical social science terms, the authors identify popular myths about the structure and processes of American law and courts and then contrast those myths with what really takes place. Three unique elements...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415532981
• ISBN13: 9780415532983
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 2.14 lbs.