Melone (political science, Southern Illinois U. at Carbondale) and Mace (John A. Logan College, Illinois) approach the debate over judicial review by first considering the Supreme Court's role and function historically. The next two sections contain important and often conflicting writings about judicial review as a usurpation of power and the compatibility of judicial lawmaking with the doctrine of majority rule. In addition to the essays reprinted in these sections, the volume includes a bibliography of books and articles on judicial review. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
