justice, administration of

Contains eighty-eight original essays written by experts in the legal field, that provide information about the American judicial system, arranged within six subject categories, including legal history, process and behavior, methodology, substantive law, Constitutional law and issues, and institutions and personnel.

Examines some leading issues from the perspective of sharply opposing points of view to show clearly the controversies of a given issue.

An overview of the American legal system, including why laws are necessary, how they are made, criminal and civil law, law enforcement, and the rights of victims and of the accused.

Herman Melville's classic novel "Billy Budd, Sailor," with introduction, chronology of the author's life, timeline of events, critical analysis, explanatory and textual notes, and discussion questions.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide brief overviews of various aspects of the United States legal system, from jury duty to witnesses, plus a glossary, a bibliography, and listings of legal assistance organizations and state bar associations.

Contains 843 articles, arranged alphabetically, on a wide variety of American justice topics, including Supreme Court cases, federal legislation, civil justice, the criminal justice system, types of crime, legal terms, personages, organizations, historical events, and contemporary justice issues.

Contains 843 articles, arranged alphabetically, on a wide variety of American justice topics, including Supreme Court cases, federal legislation, civil justice, the criminal justice system, types of crime, legal terms, personages, organizations, historical events, and contemporary justice issues.

Contains 843 articles, arranged alphabetically, on a wide variety of American justice topics, including Supreme Court cases, federal legislation, civil justice, the criminal justice system, types of crime, legal terms, personages, organizations, historical events, and contemporary justice issues.