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Politics USA

Philip Davies author Robert McKeever author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:10th Nov '17

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Going beyond the standard interpretation of Supreme Court opinions, thisandnbsp;practical text delves into the legal reasoning behind the written opinions - the modes of persuasion and justification used by Supreme Court justices - to give readers a deeper understanding of how to read and interpret the decisions of our highest court.
An indispensableandnbsp;supplement to any constitutional law casebook, the sixth edition has been thoroughly updated, incorporating new material throughout the book on recent opinions issued by the Supreme Court.andnbsp; It also includes a new Chapter 9, which discusses in greater depth the briefing of a case - Seattle Schoolandnbsp;District No. 1;- and its analysis.

"The new edition of Politics USA is an outstanding achievement. The authors have produced a reliable, sophisticated and incisive guide which will be indispensable to all serious students of American politics."
- John Dumbrell, Professor of Government, Durham University

"Politics USA is a first-rate survey of American politics and government. It is clearly written, very accessible and engaging in its analysis of contemporary and recent political issues."
- Iwan Morgan, Professor of US Studies, Institute for the Study of the Americas

"In this authoritative volume, McKeever and Davies combine a sophisticated coverage of the fundamentals of US history, government and politics with an insightful analysis of the profound impact 9/11 has had on US governance."
- James P. Pfiffner, Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University

ISBN: 9781138474017

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

402 pages

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