
Understanding Law in a Changing Society
Routledge (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 12. July 2017
Book
Hardback
560 pages
978-1-138-45915-1 (ISBN)
Description
To most Americans, the law-especially noncriminal law-is a mystery that only someone with a law degree can solve. Understanding Law in a Changing Society renders the complexity of law at a level that everyone can understand. The book walks readers through the structure of the legal system, different divisions of civil law, and the core concepts and distinctions that underlie contemporary legal thought. It also provides insight into the way law and social change affect one another. With this revised and updated third edition, the authors have incorporated an updated preface and a new introduction; outlined a "How to Brief a Case" section; included new case studies, readings, and "You be the Judge" features for selected chapters; and for the first time added a glossary of legal terms and key websites to the book. Important developments in judicial selection, the state secrets doctrine, and family law (including same sex marriage, child custody, and unwed fathers' rights) are highlighted.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-45915-1 (9781138459151)
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Bruce E. Altschuler | Celia A. Sgroi | Margaret R. Ryniker
Understanding Law in a Changing Society
E-Book
01/2016
3rd Edition
Routledge
€198.99
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Bruce E. Altschuler | Celia A. Sgroi | Margaret R. Ryniker
Understanding Law in a Changing Society
E-Book
01/2016
3rd Edition
Routledge
€198.99
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Bruce E. Altschuler | Celia A. Sgroi | Margaret R. Ryniker
Understanding Law in a Changing Society
Book
07/2009
3rd Edition
Routledge
€208.33
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Persons
Bruce E. Altschuler, Celia A. Sgroi, Margaret R. Ryniker
Content
Chapter 1 The American Court System; Chapter 2 How Courts Differ from Legislatures; Chapter 3 Due Process of Law; Chapter 4 Precedent; Chapter 5 Limits on Courts; Chapter 6 Property; Chapter 7 Contracts; Chapter 8 Torts; Chapter 9 Family Law; Chapter 10 Remedies;