Introduction to Law and the Legal System
11th Edition
Will be published approx. on 12. October 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-357-67120-7 (ISBN)
Description
INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM provides an overview of law and the American legal system, using cases to support the major functions of U.S. law. Suitable for a variety of departments and courses, this text is known for its broad coverage, flexible organization, and use of cases to explain legal concepts.
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Edition
11th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 188 mm
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1144 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-357-67120-7 (9780357671207)
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Frank Schubert
Introduction to Law and the Legal System
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01/2022
12th Edition
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
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Person
Frank August Schubert is a former associate professor of criminal justice at Northeastern University where for 25 years he taught introduction to law, criminal law, criminal procedure and other law-related courses. Prior to becoming a professor, Schubert worked as administrative assistant to the director of police in Dayton, Ohio, and as an assistant district attorney and special prosecutor in Wisconsin. He earned his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Content
1. Introduction.
2. Ethics and Law.
3. Institutional Sources of American Law.
4. The Judicial System.
5. Civil Procedure.
6. Limitations in Seeking Relief.
7. Judicial Remedies.
8. Criminal Law and Procedure.
9. Family Law.
10. Contracts.
11. The Law of Torts.
12. Property.
13. Administrative Law and Administrative Agencies.
14. Alternative Dispute Resolution.
2. Ethics and Law.
3. Institutional Sources of American Law.
4. The Judicial System.
5. Civil Procedure.
6. Limitations in Seeking Relief.
7. Judicial Remedies.
8. Criminal Law and Procedure.
9. Family Law.
10. Contracts.
11. The Law of Torts.
12. Property.
13. Administrative Law and Administrative Agencies.
14. Alternative Dispute Resolution.