Key Concepts in Law
2nd Edition
Published on 31. March 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-230-23294-5 (ISBN)
Description
Legal terminology need not be intimidating or obscure. This is the ideal introduction to the meaning of the core vocabulary which confronts anyone approaching the study of Law for the first time. It includes clear explanations of Latin words and phrases. The 2nd edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout.
Reviews / Votes
Reviews of the 1st edition: 'I found it easy, informative, and even engrossing to read...the content succeeds masterfully in giving useful, accurate explanations without sacrificing the necessary succinctness.' - Hamish Armour 'I would give considerable encouragement to students to purchase this book as a mechanism for allowing them to access key concepts more easily.' - John Marston, Principal Lecturer, Department of Law, De Montfort University, UK '...McLeod's book is a visual feast. It is comprehensive, accessible and is written in a font that is easy and quick to read and is a very welcome addition to this crowded market. Crucially, it is easy to understand.' - Chris Ashford, The Law TeacherMore details
Series
Edition
2nd ed. 2010
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-23294-5 (9780230232945)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-02134-2
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Ian McLeod
Key Concepts in Law
Book
08/2006
Palgrave Macmillan
€18.56
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Person
IAN MCLEOD is Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Stirling, UK. He is the author of Palgrave titles Legal Method, Legal Theory and (with Simon Akey) Studying Law.
Content
Preface to the Second Edition.- Introduction.- The Key Concepts.- Appendix I: Law Reports and Journals.- Appendix II: Extracts from the Interpretation Act 1978.- Appendix III: Extracts from the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.- Index.