President of Utah State University, Kermit Hall has written extensively about the history of American law, constitutionalism, and judicial behaviour, especially the development of the Supreme Court. His Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States and the Oxford Guide to Supreme Court Decisions have won several awards. He is also an expert on openness in government, serving from 1994 to 1998 as one of five members of the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Review Board.

"The best one-volume encyclopedia of American law to be published in a long time."--Booklist "This ambitious reference offers a broad understanding of American legal issues."--Library Journal (Starred Review)"Offers a broad understanding of American legal issues....With a substantial breadth of information and analysis, this volume is accessible to every reader....Invaluable."--Library Journal [Starred Review]"Insightful, briskly written, and enjoyable to read."--Appellate Practice Journal"The best one-volume encyclopedia of American law to be published in a long time."--Booklist"An excellent resource for the layperson as well as the professional."--American Reference Book Annual ""An important contribution to the understanding of what law is in the U.S....The articles are well written and the bibliographical references are cuurent."--Legal Information ALERT "The depth of knowledge brought to this challenge is impressive. Highly recommended."--Choice"A legal reference work of the highest quality. Well-written, comprehensive, and easy-to-use."--Catholic Library World"Its broad topical coverage and excellent index make this book a useful reference tool."--Green Bag"An excellent introduction that serves as a one-volume first step to legal research."--College & Research Library News"Contains useful cross-referencing."--New York Law Journal

President of Utah State University, Kermit Hall has written extensively about the history of American law, constitutionalism, and judicial behaviour, especially the development of the Supreme Court. His Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States and the Oxford Guide to Supreme Court Decisions have won several awards. He is also an expert on openness in government, serving from 1994 to 1998 as one of five members of the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Review Board.

"The best one-volume encyclopedia of American law to be published in a long time."--Booklist "This ambitious reference offers a broad understanding of American legal issues."--Library Journal (Starred Review)"Offers a broad understanding of American legal issues....With a substantial breadth of information and analysis, this volume is accessible to every reader....Invaluable."--Library Journal [Starred Review]"Insightful, briskly written, and enjoyable to read."--Appellate Practice Journal"The best one-volume encyclopedia of American law to be published in a long time."--Booklist"An excellent resource for the layperson as well as the professional."--American Reference Book Annual ""An important contribution to the understanding of what law is in the U.S....The articles are well written and the bibliographical references are cuurent."--Legal Information ALERT "The depth of knowledge brought to this challenge is impressive. Highly recommended."--Choice"A legal reference work of the highest quality. Well-written, comprehensive, and easy-to-use."--Catholic Library World"Its broad topical coverage and excellent index make this book a useful reference tool."--Green Bag"An excellent introduction that serves as a one-volume first step to legal research."--College & Research Library News"Contains useful cross-referencing."--New York Law Journal