The Power of the Jury (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781108483315)

Offering an alternative view of the jury process, this book argues that each stage transforms ordinary citizens, who are oftentimes reluctant to serve on juries, into responsible jurors. Jurors, Professor Marder argues, are not found, but rather they are made and shaped by the jury process. This book analyzes each stage of this process, from initial summons to post-verdict interview, and shows how these stages equip jurors with experiences and knowledge that allow them to perform their new role ably. It adopts a holistic approach to the subject of jury reform and suggests reforms that will aid the transformation of citizens into jurors. By studying the jury from the perspective of jurors, it gives readers a better understanding of what takes place during jury trials and allows them to see juries, jurors, and the jury process in a new light.

Author: Nancy S. Marder
ISBN-10: 1108483313
ISBN-13: 9781108483315
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2022
Pages: 286
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2023