Law 101: Everything You Need to Know About American Law
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An authoritative and up-to-date introduction to the American legal system.
In this sixth edition of his bestselling classic, Jay Feinman provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of the American legal system. In the years since the publication of the fifth edition, there have been many important developments on the legal front. The Supreme Court has become more conservative and is in the process of handing down important decisions that will change the law on affirmative action, abortion, gun rights, presidential power, and religious rights. Feinman covers all of this and expands his discussion of originalism, the guiding philosophy of many conservative jurists serving on the federal bench now. He also addresses the rapidly changing legal landscape in a variety of issue areas: race and the criminal justice system, cryptocurrency, and tort reform, among others.
This fully updated edition of Law 101 accounts for all these developments and more, as Feinman once again covers all the main subjects taught in the first year of law school. Drawing from noteworthy, infamous, and even outrageous examples and cases, he discusses every facet of the American legal tradition, including constitutional law, the litigation process, and criminal, property, tort, and contract law. A key to learning about the law is understanding legal vocabulary, and Feinman helps by clarifying terms like “due process” and “equal protection,” as well as by drawing distinctions between terms like “murder” and “manslaughter.”
Above all, Feinman reveals to readers of all kinds that despite its complexities and quirks, the law can be understood by everyone. Perfect for students contemplating law school, journalists covering legislatures, or even casual fans of “court-television” shows, Law 101 is a clear and accessible introduction to the American legal system.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Oxford University Press; 6th edition (May 23, 2023)
Language : English
Hardcover : 448 pages
ISBN-10 : 0197662579
ISBN-13 : 978-0197662571
Item Weight : 1.6 pounds
Dimensions : 6.44 x 1.7 x 9.53 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book informative and well-written, providing a good overview of American law. They appreciate its affordability and consider it an interesting introduction to the subject, with one customer noting how effectively it explains litigation processes. The book’s pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it entertaining while others find it boring.
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