David Saari's book is ... the most important single contribution to the field of court management since the early work of Friesen, Gallas, and Gallas. Saari's book is important for at least three major reasons. First, it does a thorough and effective job of organizing a growing body of knowledge in court administration. The bibliography alone is a good beginning point for any serious student, observer, or practitioner. Second, it describes the history, current status, and possible future of the profession.... Third, and most important, the author synthesizes theories of management and relates them to practice in the courts. ... This work is highly recommended for those who are interested in the sociology of knowledge, persons engaged in court research, graduate students of court administration and public administration, court administrators and planners, as well as lawyers and judges interested in, or engaged in, court management. - The Journal of Criminal Law & Criminology
