Books published by The University of Michigan Press

The U.S. Supreme Court and the Congressional Black Caucus disagree over how best to protect minority voting rights

A new critical perspective on Kerouac's work and his textual practices.

Tracks adherence to and defiance of presidential term limits in all types of regimes around the world since 1960. Drawing on original data collection and fieldwork to investigate the factors that encourage playing by or manipulating the rules, he asks what is at stake for the chief executive if he relinquishes office.

The 1000-page book covers theoretical models, system design and operation, and geoscientific applications of active and passive microwave remote sensing systems. It is designed as a textbook for a postgraduate course, as well as a reference for the practicing professional. To facilitate understanding and use of the material, the book includes 50 MATLAB-based computer codes and the book's website includes interactive modules based on theoretical and empirical models. The book is a must-have for every scientist and engineer with interest in microwave remote sensing.