The nature of Supreme Court power / Matthew E.K. Hall.

Author/creator Hall, Matthew Eric Kane
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxiii, 248 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Neither force, nor will -- When courts command -- Judging the court -- Popular vertical issues -- Unpopular vertical issues -- Popular lateral issues -- Unpopular lateral issues -- Neither the sword nor the purse, but the keys -- Appendix I. Case selection -- Appendix II. Survey information and citations -- Appendix III. Supporting data for figures -- Appendix IV. Statistical analysis on the effects of the Pico ruling -- Appendix V. Behavior conformity calculations -- Appendix VI. Statistical analysis of behavior conformity -- Appendix VII. The effects of unanimity on behavior conformity.
Abstract "This book offers a comprehensive theory of Supreme Court power, identifying conditions under which the Court is successful at altering the behavior of state and private actors. Matthew E.K. Hall depicts the Court as a powerful institution, capable of exerting significant influence over social change"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 231-244) and index.
LCCN 2010031356
ISBN9781107001435 (hardback)
ISBN1107001439 (hardback)
ISBN9780511933677 (e-book)
ISBN0511933673 (e-book)