Law in Everyday Life
Published on 25. September 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-19-860674-1 (ISBN)
Description
A book of practical advice and useful tips on understanding the complex legal jargon encountered in day-to-day life. This lively, accessible, and illustrated guide is divided into two sections. The first includes chapters on all the times you may find it necessary to understand the law, from cradle to grave. Whether having children, buying a car, or making a will you will find help on the subject here. The second half is an easy to use, key quick reference section including an extensive glossary of legal terms, where you can find help on legal issues, and resources for further information.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
The One Step Ahead Series is for all those who want and need to communicate more effectively in a range of real-life situations. Each title provides up-to-date practical guidance, tips, and the language tools to enhance your writing and speaking. This title is aimed at general readers of any age who wish to improve their understanding of the legal jargon encountered in everyday life.
Illustrations
text boxes, num. cartoons
numerous cartoons and text boxes
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
212 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-860674-1 (9780198606741)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
John Seely is Series Editor for the One Step Ahead series, as well as author of Words, Writing Reports, and Law in Everyday Life
Content
PART A; 1. Introduction; 2. Important concepts; 3. The legal system; 4. From cradle to grave; 5. The law and the householder; 6. The law and the driver; 7. The world of work; 8. Money and shopping; 9. Human rights; PART B; Glossary of legal language; Resources; Index