Introduction to Law
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Introduction to Law

  1. 705 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Introduction to Law

About this book

Discover an appreciation for today's law as you learn how law affects virtually every facet of modern life and society with Walston-Dunham's best-selling INTRODUCTION TO LAW, 7E. You begin with a detailed look at the organization of the U.S. system of government. This edition's timely, clear presentation guides you through each of the primary substantive areas of law as you complete realistic assignments, examine relevant ethical issues and review easy-to-understand judicial opinions that reinforce the topics within each chapter. From fundamental concepts to emerging legal topics, INTRODUCTION TO LAW, and accompanying print and digital MindTap resources, help you thoroughly understand legal terminology, principles of law and key cases that are impacting society -- and so many professions -- today.

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Key takeaways

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Insight 1

Analyze the organization and functions of the U.S. system of government, including the roles of the judicial, legislative, and executive branches in creating and applying law.

Insight 2

Apply fundamental principles of substantive law, such as torts, contracts, and criminal law, to analyze legal scenarios and identify relevant terminology and key cases.

Insight 3

Evaluate the procedural issues, jurisdictional considerations, and ethical responsibilities that govern legal practice within the American legal system.

Information

Publisher
Cengage Learning EMEA
Year
2019
Print ISBN
9781305948648
eBook ISBN
9781337798853
Topic
Law
Subtopic
Law Theory & Practice
Index
Law

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Brief Contents
  5. Contents
  6. TABLE OF CASES
  7. PREFACE
  8. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  9. CHAPTER 1: THE HISTORICAL BASIS AND CURRENT STRUCTURE OF THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM
  10. CHAPTER 2: THE COURTS
  11. CHAPTER 3: LEGISLATION
  12. CHAPTER 4: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
  13. CHAPTER 5: SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL ISSUES
  14. CHAPTER 6: JURISDICTION
  15. CHAPTER 7: THE LEGAL PROFESSIONAL
  16. CHAPTER 8: THE LAW OF ETHICS
  17. CHAPTER 9: TORTS
  18. CHAPTER 10: FAMILY LAW
  19. CHAPTER 11: ESTATES AND PROBATE
  20. CHAPTER 12: PROPERTY LAW
  21. CHAPTER 13: THE LAW OF CONTRACTS
  22. CHAPTER 14: THE LAW OF BUSINESS
  23. CHAPTER 15: CRIMINAL LAW
  24. CHAPTER 16: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
  25. APPENDICES
  26. APPENDIX Important Resources
  27. Glosary
  28. INDEX

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