Publisher's Synopsis
A critique of how politics has corrupted criminal law in America, this book views the system in the political arena, where cases can stifle political debate and promote policies that tie the hands of judges.
About the Publisher
Founded in 1913, Harvard University Press is the publisher of such classic works as John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, E. O. Wilson's On Human Nature, and Helen Vendler's Dickinson. The Press continues to be a leading publisher of convergent works in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, while also taking bold steps in exciting new directions, from innovative partnerships, to a diverse translation program, to an expanded commitment to facilitating scholarly conversation around the globe.
