Scoring points : politicians, activists, and the lower federal court appointment process / Nancy Scherer.
| Author/creator | Scherer, Nancy |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 2005. |
| Description | x, 272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The theory of elite mobilization -- From patronage to policy -- The role of political ideology in the lower court nomination process -- Affirmative action and judicial selection -- Political activists turn their attention to the confirmation phase of the appointment process -- The rise of Senate obstructionism in the judicial confirmation process -- Lower court judicial selection as a campaign issue -- The impact of divided government on the lower court appointment process. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-255) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005004650 |
| ISBN | 0804749485 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0804749493 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF8776 .S34 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |