From Russia and Hungary to the United States and Canada, including Britain, France, and Germany, courts are increasingly recognized as political institutions that are important players in political systems. In addition, transnational courts such as the European Court of Justice and European Court of Human Rights are extending their reach and affecting more than ever the politics of member states. This book contains essays written by scholars of law and political science exploring the relationship between law and politics in cross-national perspective, focusing principally on contemporary Europe.
Sally J. Kenney is Associate Professor of Public Policy and Law at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
William M. Reisinger is Professor of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
John C. Reitz is Professor of Law at the University of Iowa, College of Law.