Overview
In The Role of State Supreme Courts in the New Judicial Federalism, Susan P. Fino presents a comprehensive analysis of the work of the state supreme court in the context of the new emphasis of states' rights. She provides both quantitative and qualitative data on state supreme court decisions, and includes an analysis of over 1,200 opinions rendered by six selected courts, thus laying the foundation for a systematic study of the state supreme court system. Fino also presents hypotheses to explain the variations in decision making observed from state to state. Her work concludes with observations on the prospects for an enhanced role for the state supreme court system, and suggestions for improving the institution.
Full Product Details
Author: Susan P. Fino
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
Volume: No. 36.
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.346kg
ISBN: 9780313254376
ISBN 10: 0313254370
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 23 April 1987
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
?Fino analyzes the work of state supreme courts in the context of the new emphasis on states' rights. Providing both quantitative and qualitative data on judicial backgrounds, state supreme court decisions, and variations in decision-making from state to state, she develops measure for court performance based on judicial activism scores and reversal and dissent rates. She concludes by suggesting ways that state supreme courts can improve themselves and enhance their role within the national judicial system.?-American Bar Foundation Research Journal
"?Fino analyzes the work of state supreme courts in the context of the new emphasis on states' rights. Providing both quantitative and qualitative data on judicial backgrounds, state supreme court decisions, and variations in decision-making from state to state, she develops measure for court performance based on judicial activism scores and reversal and dissent rates. She concludes by suggesting ways that state supreme courts can improve themselves and enhance their role within the national judicial system.?-American Bar Foundation Research Journal ""Fino analyzes the work of state supreme courts in the context of the new emphasis on states' rights. Providing both quantitative and qualitative data on judicial backgrounds, state supreme court decisions, and variations in decision-making from state to state, she develops measure for court performance based on judicial activism scores and reversal and dissent rates. She concludes by suggesting ways that state supreme courts can improve themselves and enhance their role within the national judicial system.""-American Bar Foundation Research Journal"
Author Information
SUSAN P. FINO is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Wayne State University.
