Law: A Very Short Introduction

How do we control governments? What are our fundamental rights? How can certain wrongs be compensated for? How is responsibility ascribed, and what justifies ownership? Law: A Very Short Introduction answers many of the most frequently asked questions about the nature and reach of the law. It is fascinating reading for anyone interested in this fundamental feature of society. This book is intended for any general reader or student (A-level and above) interested in the law as a feature of society or subject of study.