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Overview"Featuring the insights of criminal justice scholars G. Larry Mays and Laura Woods Fidelie, American Courts and the Judicial Process, Second Edition, is ideal for undergraduate courts courses. It examines the many elements of the U.S. court system--its structures, functions, and key actors--addressing the major problems facing the system and considering potential solutions. This unique text also provides students with a practical perspective, discussing the contrast between the law and the rules as they are written and the ways in which they actually play out in the real world. The book is enhanced by ""In the News"" boxes that discuss contemporary events and ""World View"" boxes covering international courts and legal systems." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Regents Professor G Larry Mays (New Mexico State University USA) , Laura Woods FideliePublisher: OUP India Imprint: OUP India Edition: 2nd ed. Dimensions: Width: 19.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.839kg ISBN: 9780190278892ISBN 10: 0190278897 Pages: 464 Publication Date: 19 January 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThis text's approach is very student friendly; it starts with an overview of the criminal justice system and then moves on to the courts and the levels of the courts. That is brilliant. --Patrick Ibe, Albany State University I love this approach because it makes it easy for students to read and understand often complex issues as they pertain to our court systems. --Kizzy V. Crawford-Heath, Wake Technical Community College This book provides an excellent overview of the U.S. courts in a manner that is appropriate for first- and second-year college students. --Lisa Kara, Blue Ridge Community College Author InformationG. Larry Mays, now retired, was formally Regents Professor of Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University. He is the author or coauthor of several textbooks, including Making Sense of Criminal Justice, Second Edition (OUP, 2014) and Essentials of Corrections, Fifth Edition (2014). Laura Woods Fidelie is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Midwestern State University. A supplements author for the previous edition of American Courts, she is also coauthor, with G. Larry Mays, of Criminal Law: Core Concepts (2014). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |