LEADER 04099nam 2200625Ia 450 001 9910455409703321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a0-674-04224-7 024 7 $a10.4159/9780674042247 035 $a(CKB)1000000000787185 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000153915 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11179306 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000153915 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10405533 035 $a(PQKB)10418913 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC3300245 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL3300245 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10314255 035 $a(OCoLC)923109835 035 $a(DE-B1597)574357 035 $a(DE-B1597)9780674042247 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000787185 100 $a19840806d1996 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcn||||||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 14$aThe federal courts$b[electronic resource] $echallenge and reform /$fRichard A. Posner 210 $aCambridge, MA $cHarvard University Press$d1996 215 $axvi, 413 p 300 $aBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph 311 $a0-674-29626-5 311 $a0-674-29627-3 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $tFrontmatter -- $tContents -- $tFigures -- $tTables -- $tPreface -- $tI The Institution -- $t1 The Organization of the Federal Courts -- $t2 The Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts -- $tII The Challenge -- $t3 The Growth of the Caseload -- $t4 Why the Caseload Has Grown So -- $t5 Consequences: The System Expands. . . -- $t6 ... And Is Streamlined -- $tIII Incremental Reform -- $t7 Palliatives -- $t8 Specialized Courts -- $tIV Fundamental Reform -- $t9 The Role of Federal Courts in a Federal System -- $t10 Federal Judicial Self-Restraint -- $t11 The Federal Judicial Craft -- $tAppendix: Supplementary Tables -- $tIndex 330 $aThe federal courts are the world's most powerful judiciary and a vital element of the American political system. In recent decades, these courts have experienced unprecedented growth in caseload and personnel. Many judges and lawyers believe that a "crisis in quantity" is imperiling the ability of the federal judiciary to perform its historic function of administering justice fairly and expeditiously. In a substantially revised edition of his widely acclaimed 1985 book The Federal Courts: Crisis and Reform, Chief Judge Richard A. Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit provides a comprehensive evaluation of the federal judiciary and a detailed program of judicial reform. Drawing on economic and political theory as well as on legal analysis and his own extensive judicial experience, Posner sketches the history of the federal courts, describes the contemporary institution, appraises the concerns that have been expressed with the courts' performance, and presents a variety of proposals for both short-term and fundamental reform. In contrast to some of the direr prophecies of observers of the federal courts, Posner emphasizes the success of these courts in adapting to steep caseload growth with minimum sacrifice in quality. Although the book ranges over a variety of traditional topics in federal jurisdiction, the focus is steady on federal judicial administration conceived of as an interdisciplinary approach emphasizing system rather than doctrine, statistics rather than impressions, and caseload rather than cases. 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Plates -- Material Properties and the Modes of Vibration of the Piano Soundboard. 330 $aThis book addresses core questions about the role of materials in general and of wood in particular in the construction of string instruments used in the modern symphony orchestra ? violins, violas, cellos and basses. Further attention is given to materials for classical guitars, harps, harpsichords and pianos. While some of the approaches discussed are traditional, most of them depend upon new scientific approaches to the study of the structure of materials, such as for example wood cell structure, which is visible only using modern high resolution microscopic techniques. Many examples of modern and classical instruments are examined, together with the relevance of classical techniques for the treatment of wood. Composite materials, especially designed for soundboards could be a good substitute for some traditional wood species. The body and soundboard of the instrument are of major importance for their acoustical properties, but the study also examines traditional and new wood species used for items such as bows, the instrument neck, string pegs, etc. Wood species? properties for musical instruments and growth origins of woods used by great makers such as Antonio Stradivari are examined and compared with more recently grown woods available to current makers. The role of varnish in the appearance and acoustics of the final instrument is also discussed, since it has often been proposed as a ?secret ingredient? used by great makers. Aspects related to strings are commented. As well as discussing these subjects, with many illustrations from classical and contemporary instruments, the book gives attention to conservation and restoration of old instruments and the physical results of these techniques. There is also discussion of the current value of old instruments both for modern performances and as works of art having great monetary value. The book will be of interest and value to researchers, advanced students, music historians, and contemporary string instrument makers. Musicians in general, particularly those playing string instruments, will also find its revelations fascinating. It will also attract the attention of those using wood for a variety of other purposes, for its use in musical instruments uncovers many of its fundamental features. Professor Neville H. 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