Law 101: Everything You Need to Know About American Law (Law 101: Everything You Need to Know about the American Legal System)
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (787 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195395131 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Feinman's clear introduction to the law provides us with a solid understanding of the American legal tradition and covers the main subjects taught in the first year of law school. Perhaps most important, we learn that though the law is voluminous and complex, it is accessible to all. The first two editions of the best-selling Law 101 provided readers with a vividly written and indispensable portrait of our nation's legal system. Madison that gave the Supreme Court the power to declare state and federal law unconstitutional. He broadens the reader's legal vocabulary, clarifying the meaning of everything from "due process" and "equal protection" in constitutional law to the distinction between "murder" and "manslaughter" in criminal law. Readers are introduced to every aspect of the legal system, from constitutional law and the litigation process to tort law, contract law, property law, and criminal law. Feinman offers a fully updated survey of American law that incorporates fresh materia
He does not minimize the actual complexity of these subjects, conceding variously that contract law has "tormented the most students," property law "most irritates students," conflicts of law "tortures students" and civil procedure is "the most alien." Nevertheless, he distinguishes his book from the various how-to-be-your-own-lawyer manuals on the market: 'This one is fun to read.' But many readers, particularly those contemplating law school, will find this a painless introduction to American legal theory and practice."--Publishers Weekly (Praise for the Second Edition)"Many readers, particularly those contemplating law school, will find this a painless introduction to American legal theory and pr
Jay M. He is the author of five previous books, including 1001 Legal Words and Un-Making Law: The Conservative Campaign to Roll Back the Common Law.. Feinman serves as Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University School of Law, Camden
Introduction to the American Legal System Andrew In Law 101, the author attempts to explain major concepts found in American law and the legal system without going into the finer detail. He succeeds.Major concepts covered in this book include constitutional law, basic rights, tort law, contract law, property law, and criminal law. Also covered are the litigation process in civil suits and criminal trials.Each of these subjects covers a lot of things, but the author has managed to succinctly summarize each one into the major things that need to be known in order to understand each topic. He also brings in famous and important court cases that really show how t. Three Stars Dan E. Ligaya The book didn't come with sleeve or the outer print to show the title of the book.. "Three Stars" according to Mw. Dense but informative