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Written by one of our nation's most astute observers of the court, this book examines the theory, practice, and people behind the judicial process in the United States, England, and France. The fifth edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to chronicle recent key developments in the judicial system and discusses major changes in judicial processes, powers, and roles both at home and abroad.This fifth edition has been thoroughly updated, revised, and enlarged to include key developments in the judicial appointments in the Carter and Reagan administrations, significant changes in the structure and jurisdiction of judicial systems both in the United States and abroad, and old and new approaches to the power of judicial review and the overall judicial role.