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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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A Paperback / softback by Robert P. Burns

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    Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 15/05/2011
    ISBN13: 9780226081274, 978-0226081274
    ISBN10: 0226081273

    Description

    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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