Crafting Courts in New Democracies

The Politics of Subnational Judicial Reform in Brazil and Mexico

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Comparative, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book Crafting Courts in New Democracies by Matthew C. Ingram, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Matthew C. Ingram ISBN: 9781316423806
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: November 19, 2015
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Matthew C. Ingram
ISBN: 9781316423806
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: November 19, 2015
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

The role of Latin American courts in facilitating democracy and economic liberalization is considerable. But while national 'high courts' have been closely studied, the form, function, and empowerment of local courts are still not well understood. In Crafting Courts in New Democracies, Matthew C. Ingram fills this gap by examining the varying strength of local judicial institutions in Brazil and Mexico since the 1980s. Combining statistical analysis and in-depth qualitative research, Ingram offers a rich account of the politics that shape subnational court reform in the region's two largest democracies. In contrast to previous studies, theoretical emphasis is given to the influence of political ideas over the traditional focus on objective, material incentives. Exhaustively researched and rigorously presented, this book will appeal to scholars and policymakers interested in the judiciary, institutional change, Latin America, the causal role of ideas, justice reform, and the rule of law.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The role of Latin American courts in facilitating democracy and economic liberalization is considerable. But while national 'high courts' have been closely studied, the form, function, and empowerment of local courts are still not well understood. In Crafting Courts in New Democracies, Matthew C. Ingram fills this gap by examining the varying strength of local judicial institutions in Brazil and Mexico since the 1980s. Combining statistical analysis and in-depth qualitative research, Ingram offers a rich account of the politics that shape subnational court reform in the region's two largest democracies. In contrast to previous studies, theoretical emphasis is given to the influence of political ideas over the traditional focus on objective, material incentives. Exhaustively researched and rigorously presented, this book will appeal to scholars and policymakers interested in the judiciary, institutional change, Latin America, the causal role of ideas, justice reform, and the rule of law.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book A Life Scientist's Guide to Physical Chemistry by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book Discourse and Knowledge by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book Equality and Discrimination Law in Australia: An Introduction by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book Can Banks Still Keep a Secret? by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book Political Parties in Africa by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book The Global Regime for the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book Ming China and Vietnam by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book Corporate Duties to the Public by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book Climate Change in Deserts by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book Essentials of Trauma Anesthesia by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book Introduction to Accelerator Dynamics by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book The Cambridge Companion to Zola by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book The Practice and Procedure of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury by Matthew C. Ingram
Cover of the book The Late Sigmund Freud by Matthew C. Ingram
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy