Judgment calls : principle and politics in constitutional law / Daniel A. Farber and Suzanna Sherry.

Author/creator Farber, Daniel A., 1950-
Other author Sherry, Suzanna.
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Descriptionxv, 201 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents The inevitability of American judicial review -- The democracy worry -- How to think about discretion -- Reason and relevance -- The anatomy of judgment -- Respect for precedent -- Explaining precedent -- Deliberation and multiple decision-makers -- Transparency -- Incrementalism -- Professionalism and the selection process -- The role of the legal academy -- Terrorism -- Abortion -- Affirmative action.
Local noteLittle-360075--3051310659897
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 169-195) and index.
LCCN 2008012374
ISBN9780195371208 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN0195371208 (hardback : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF 8840 .F37 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold