Terror on Trial : An Ethnography of French Courts

Cambridge University Press

Gain a profound understanding of how the French legal system handles terrorism cases with Terror on Trial: An Ethnography of French Courts. Written by Sharon Weill from The American University of Paris, this insightful study offers an in-depth analysis of the intersection between national security, judicial processes, and human rights. Based on extensive fieldwork and observation within French courtrooms, this work provides a unique perspective on the challenges of balancing legal integrity with the complexities of counter-terrorism legislation. It serves as an essential resource for students, scholars, and professionals interested in law, sociology, and political science. This hardback edition presents a scholarly investigation into courtroom dynamics and the sociological impact of high-stakes trials in contemporary France. Product Summary: Terror on Trial is a comprehensive ethnographic study of the French judicial approach to terrorism, authored by Sharon Weill and published by Cambridge University Press in hardback format.