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Deciding to Decide: Agenda Setting in the United States Supreme Court,Used
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Of the nearly five thousand cases presented to the Supreme Court each year, less than 5 percent are granted review. How the Court sets its agenda, therefore, is perhaps as important as how it decides cases. H. W. Perry, Jr, takes the first hard look at the internal workings of the Supreme Court, illuminating its agendasetting policies, procedures, and priorities as never before. He conveys a wealth of new information in clear prose and integrates insights he gathered in unprecedented interviews with five justices. For this unique study Perry also interviewed four U.S. solicitors general, several deputy solicitors general, seven judges on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, and sixtyfour former Supreme Court law clerks. The clerks and justices spoke frankly with Perry, and his skillful analysis of their responses is the mainspring of this book. His engaging report demystifies the Court, bringing it vividly to life for general readersas well as political scientists and a wide spectrum of readers throughout the legal profession. Perry not only provides previously unpublished information on how the Court operates but also gives us a new way of thinking about the institution. Among his contributions is a decisionmaking model that is more convincing and persuasive than the standard model for explaining judicial behavior.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Deciding to Decide' by H. W. Perry, Jr.? A: 'Deciding to Decide' examines how the United States Supreme Court sets its agenda, a crucial process given that only about 5 percent of cases presented for review are actually heard. The book explores the internal workings of the Court and its decision-making model.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Deciding to Decide' is H. W. Perry, Jr., who provides insights based on interviews with justices, solicitors general, and law clerks.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still usable and intact.
- Q: How many pages does 'Deciding to Decide' have? A: 'Deciding to Decide' contains a total of 316 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the Supreme Court's agenda-setting.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in a paperback binding, which is generally more flexible and easier to handle than hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Deciding to Decide' published? A: 'Deciding to Decide' was published on February 8, 1994, making it a significant work in the field of political science and legal studies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, 'Deciding to Decide' is written in clear prose and is accessible to general readers as well as those in the legal profession and political science.
- Q: What unique insights does H. W. Perry provide in this book? A: H. W. Perry offers previously unpublished information on the Supreme Court's operations and presents a new decision-making model that challenges standard explanations of judicial behavior.
- Q: What subjects does this book fall under? A: 'Deciding to Decide' is categorized under Social Sciences, specifically focusing on political science and judicial studies.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Deciding to Decide' is the First Edition, which may include original insights and perspectives from its initial publication.