Judicial decisions never occur in a vacuum û they are influenced by a myriad of political factors. From lawyers and interest groups, to the shifting sentiments of public opinion, to the ideological and behavioral inclinations of the justices, Epstein and Walker show how all these dynamics play an integral part in the overall development of constitutional doctrine. Drawing deeply from the spheres of political science and legal studies, the exceperted case material is skillfully analyzed and presented for todayÆs students. Known for fastidious revising and streamlining, the authors account for the latest scholarship in the field and offer rock-solid analysis of recent landmark cases, including as all the important opinions handed down through 2011. Building on the successes of the 7th edition, the bookÆs clean layout and design clearly distinguishes between commentary and opinion excerpts. Not only does the design make the book an easier read for students, it effectively showcases photos, justice biographies, and the ôAftermathö and ôGlobal Perspectiveö sidebars. And based on positive user feedback, the authors have added even more Aftermath boxes in this new edition. New cases in the 8th edition: Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (2012) Snyder v. Phelps (2011) Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association (2011) United States v. Jones (2012) Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission INDICE: Chronological Table of CasesTables, Figures, and BoxesPrefaceI. THE SUPREME COURT AND THE CONSTITUTION1. Understanding the U.S. Supreme Court2. The Judiciary: Institutional Powers and Constraints3. Incorporation of the Bill of RightsII. CIVIL LIBERTIES4. Religion: Exercise and Establishment5.Freedom of Speech, Assembly, and Association6.Freedom of the Press7. The Boundaries of Free Expression: Libel, Obscenity, and Emerging Areas of Government Concern8. The First Amendment and the Internet9. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms10. The Right to PrivacyIII. THE RIGHTS OF THE CRIMINALLY ACCUSED11. Investigations and Evidence12. Attorneys, Trials, and PunishmentsIV. CIVIL RIGHTS13. Discrimination14. Voting and RepresentationReference MaterialConstitution of the United StatesFederalist Paper, No. 78U.S. PresidentsThumbnail Sketch of the Supreme Court’s HistoryThe JusticesNatural CourtsSupreme Court CalendarBriefing Supreme Court CasesGlossaryOnline Case Archive IndexSubject IndexCase IndexImage CreditsAbout the Authors
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