Walter F. Murphy was a 20th-century American political scientist and writer. His professional writing, consisting mostly of non-fiction works on political science, includes the classic Constitutional Democracy; he has also written three popular novels. Murphy's work explores profound questions of constitutional law and political philosophy. His writing is characterized by analytical rigor and a focus on the balance of power. He excels at making complex political concepts accessible.
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The book presents a groundbreaking analysis of how U.S. Supreme Court justices make judicial decisions, offering a strategic framework that transformed the study of judicial behavior. With a substantial 2016 Foreword by Lee Epstein and Jack Knight, it emphasizes the work's lasting influence on both law and social sciences. The republication in library-quality hardcover ensures that this classic remains accessible to new generations interested in the complexities of judicial decision-making and its global implications.