The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court

<p>Connecting recent events to their effects on the courts, policy, and society, the <strong>Thirteenth Edition </strong>of <strong>The Supreme Court</strong> 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> <ul> <li>the selection, backgrounds, and departures of justices; </li> <li>the creation of the Court′s agenda; </li> <li>the decision-making process and the factors that shape the Court′s decisions; </li> <li>the substance of the Court′s policies; </li> <li>and the Court′s impact on government and American society. </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 9pt;">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. </span></p>