Judicial Behavior and Policymaking: An Introduction (Rowman & Littlefield, January 2018)

This introductory textbook explores why judges make the decisions they do, who has the power to influence judicial decision-making, and the consequences of court decisions on policymaking. Further, this book serves to familiarize students with quantitative methods of analyzing data to better understand the field of judicial politics, and how professional political scientists conduct research about the courts. Designed for undergraduates and graduate students alike, this accessible and engaging text provides a thorough introduction to the world of judicial politics. Please feel free to contact me with questions about this textbook or else find out more information here or here.