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Makes an impassioned case for reversing the rapid decline of the trial before we lose one of our public culture's greatest achievements. This title lays out the catastrophic consequences of losing an institution that so perfectly embodies democratic governance.

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"In impassioned prose, Burns argues that the decline of civil and criminal jury trials in the United States is disastrous.... Burns's well-written and well-researched book is for all interested readers." (Library Journal) "A stimulating, impassioned, well-argued defense." (Choice)"

The Death of the American Trial

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: 15/05/2011
      ISBN13: 9780226081274, 978-0226081274
      ISBN10: 0226081273
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      Book Synopsis
      Makes an impassioned case for reversing the rapid decline of the trial before we lose one of our public culture's greatest achievements. This title lays out the catastrophic consequences of losing an institution that so perfectly embodies democratic governance.

      Trade Review
      "In impassioned prose, Burns argues that the decline of civil and criminal jury trials in the United States is disastrous.... Burns's well-written and well-researched book is for all interested readers." (Library Journal) "A stimulating, impassioned, well-argued defense." (Choice)"

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