American Law and Legal Systems
American Law and Legal Systems
- ISBN 13:
9780205028184
- ISBN 10:
0205028187
- Edition: 7th
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 02/22/2011
- Publisher: Routledge
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Summary
Updated in a new 7th edition, American Law and Legal Systemsexamines the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework with great clarity and insight. Readers are introduced to operative legal concepts, everyday law practices, substantive procedures, and the intricacies of the American legal system. Eliminating confusing legalese, the authors skillfully explain the basicsfrom how a lawsuit is filed to the final appeal. This new edition provides essential updates to forensic and scientific evidence, contract law, family law, and includes new text boxes and tables to help readers understand, remember, and apply central concepts.