
American Law and Legal Systems
Routledge (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 8. December 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
356 pages
978-0-13-083336-5 (ISBN)
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For undergraduate-level courses in Introduction to Law and Constitutional Law, in Departments of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Business.
This text presents a clear examination of the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework. Coverage introduces readers 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 basics-from how a lawsuit is filed to the final appeal-and review English legal roots.
This text presents a clear examination of the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework. Coverage introduces readers 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 basics-from how a lawsuit is filed to the final appeal-and review English legal roots.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 153 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
449 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-083336-5 (9780130833365)
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Content
1. Introduction.
2. History and the Law.
3. Court Organization.
4. Procedure and Evidence.
5. Limitations.
6. Constitutional Law.
7. Criminal Law.
8. Administrative Law.
9. Environmental Law.
10. Torts.
11. Contracts.
12. Property.
13. Conclusion.
Appendix: Legal Research.
Glossary.
Index.
2. History and the Law.
3. Court Organization.
4. Procedure and Evidence.
5. Limitations.
6. Constitutional Law.
7. Criminal Law.
8. Administrative Law.
9. Environmental Law.
10. Torts.
11. Contracts.
12. Property.
13. Conclusion.
Appendix: Legal Research.
Glossary.
Index.