Judges on Judging: Views from the Bench, Fourth Edition

New from SAGE and CQ Press. Don't forget IACFP members receive discounts on all SAGE books. See our member page for details. Judges on Judging: Views from the Bench, Fourth Edition Thoroughly revised and updated, the Fourth Edition offers insights into the judicial philosophies and political views of those on the bench. Broad in scope, this one-of-a-kind book features "off-the-bench" writings and speeches in which Supreme Court justices, as well as federal and state court judges, discuss the judicial process, constitutional and statutory interpretation, judicial federalism, and the role of the judiciary. Engaging introductory material provides students with necessary thematic and historical context, making this book the perfect supplement to present a nuanced view of the judiciary. Learn more. New to this Edition: Justice Joseph Story's classic, Commentaries on the Constitution Justice David Souter on constitutional interpretation and criticisms of "originalism" Justice Clarence Thomas on why he champions a jurisprudence based on "the original understanding" of the Constitution Judge Jeffrey Sutton on federal-state court relations and constitutional law More attention to rival theories of constitutional interpretation Completely revised and updated introductory essays Updated bibliography with listings of recent publications by justices and judges More Table of Contents Bundle it with...

Request Exam Copy Editor: David M. O'Brien, University of Virginia ISBN: 978-1-4522-2783-2 October 2012, 340 pages Stay connected with SAGE CQ Politics at Email alerts Safelist us