The Oxford Handbook of U.S. Judicial Behavior

• Author(s): Lee Epstein, Stefanie A. Lindquist,
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Pages: 592
• ISBN_10: 019150534X
  ISBN_13: 9780191505348
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / Political Process / Political Parties , Political Science / Political Process / General , Law / Judicial Power ,

Description:... The Oxford Handbook of U.S. Judicial Behavior offers readers a comprehensive introduction and analysis of research regarding decision making by judges serving on federal and state courts in the U.S. Featuring contributions from leading scholars in the field, the Handbook describes and explains how the courts' political and social context, formal institutional structures, and informal norms affect judicial decision making. The Handbook also explores the impact of judges' personal attributes and preferences, as well as prevailing legal doctrine, influence, and shape case outcomes in state and federal courts. The volume also proposes avenues for future research in the various topics addressed throughout the book. Consultant Editor for The Oxford Handbooks of American Politics: George C. Edwards III.