Introduction To Law

Author : Phil Harris
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781139461450

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An Introduction to Law by Phil Harris Pdf

Since the publication of its first edition, this textbook has become the definitive student introduction to the subject. As with earlier editions, the seventh edition gives a clear understanding of fundamental legal concepts and their importance within society. In addition, this book addresses the ways in which rules and the structures of law respond to and impact upon changes in economic and political life. The title has been extensively updated and explores recent high profile developments such as the Civil Partnership Act 2005 and the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill. This introductory text covers a wide range of topics in a clear, sensible fashion giving full context to each. For this reason An Introduction to Law is ideal for all students of law, be they undergraduate law students, those studying law as part of a mixed degree, or students on social sciences courses which offer law options.

Author : Nancy McCormack,Melanie R. Bueckert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Law
ISBN : 077985330X

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Introduction to the Law & Legal System of Canada by Nancy McCormack,Melanie R. Bueckert Pdf

This introductory text is intended to demystify the law and to provide information on the key components of the Canadian legal system including chapters on: The nature of law and competing theories of law Legal pluralism - how the Canadian legal system interacts with various religious legal systems Sources of Canadian law including legislation and caselaw The legal history of Britain, the reception of English law in Canada, the history of Civil Law in Quebec, and the bijural system The Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms The structure of Canadian government Courts across Canada and the work of judges and lawyers Problems regarding access to justice Substantive law including Criminal Law, Property Law, Contract Law, and Tort Law Procedural laws governing civil disputes and criminal prosecutions.

Author : S. M. Waddams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Law
ISBN : 0779871871

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Introduction to the Study of Law by S. M. Waddams Pdf

Author : Tony Honore,Tony Honoré
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780198763888

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About Law by Tony Honore,Tony Honoré Pdf

Here is an introduction to the intellectual challenges presented by law in the western secular tradition. Treating not just British law, but the whole western tradition of law, Professor Honore guides the reader through eleven topics which straddle various branches of the law, including constitutional and criminal law, property, and contracts. He also explores moral and historical aspects of the law, including a discussion of justice and the difference between civil and common law systems. The law, Honore argues, is mainly concerned with the question of obedience to authority, and establishing the situations in which obedience is required and those in which it may be waived ought to be the central concern of all legal theorists.

Author : Jaap Hage,Antonia Waltermann,Bram Akkermans
Publisher : Springer
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-07
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783319572529

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Introduction to Law by Jaap Hage,Antonia Waltermann,Bram Akkermans Pdf

This book is exceptional in the sense that it provides an introduction to law in general rather than the law of one specific jurisdiction, and it presents a unique way of looking at legal education. It is crucial for lawyers to be aware of the different ways in which societal problems can be solved and to be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different legal solutions. In this respect, being a lawyer involves being able to reason like a lawyer, even more than having detailed knowledge of particular sets of rules. Introduction to Law reflects this view by focusing on the functions of rules and on ways of arguing the relative qualities of alternative legal solutions. Where ‘positive’ law is discussed, the emphasis is on the legal questions that must be addressed by a field of law and on the different solutions which have been adopted by, for instance, the common law and civil law tradition. The law of specific jurisdictions is discussed to illustrate possible answers to questions such as when the existence of a valid contract is assumed.

Author : Wade Mansell,Belinda Meteyard,Alan Thomson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2004-06-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781135332655

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Critical Introduction to Law by Wade Mansell,Belinda Meteyard,Alan Thomson Pdf

This book challenges the usual introductions to the study of law. It argues that law is inherently political and reflects the interests of the few even while presenting itself as neutral. It considers law as ideology and as politics, and critically assesses its contribution to the creation and maintenance of a globalized and capitalist world. The clarity of the arguments are admirably suited to provoking discussions of the role of law in our contemporary world. This third edition provides contemporary examples to sustain the arguments in their relevance to the twenty-first century. The book includes an analysis of the common sense of law; the use of anthropological examples to gain external perspectives of our use and understanding of law; a consideration of central legal concepts, such as order, rules, property, dispute resolution, legitimation and the rule of law; an examination of the role of law in women's subordination and finally a critique of the effect of our understanding of law upon the wider world. This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students reading law.

Author : Archie Zariski
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781927356449

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Legal Literacy by Archie Zariski Pdf

To understand how the legal system works, students must consider the law in terms of its structures, processes, language, and modes of thought and argument—in short, they must become literate in the field. Legal Literacy fulfills this aim by providing a foundational understanding of key concepts such as legal personhood, jurisdiction, and precedent, and by introducing students to legal research and writing skills. Examples of cases, statutes, and other legal materials support these concepts. While Legal Literacy is an introductory text, it also challenges students to consider critically the system they are studying. Touching on significant socio-legal issues such as access to justice, legal jargon, and plain language, Zariski critiques common legal traditions and practices, and analyzes what it means “to think like a lawyer.” As such, the text provides a sound basis for those who wish to pursue further studies in law or legal studies as well as those seeking a better understanding of how the legal field relates to the society that it serves.

Author : Michael P. Downey
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Law
ISBN : 1604428244

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Introduction to Law Firm Practice by Michael P. Downey Pdf

For both the law student and young lawyer, this guide provides an introduction to the basics of working in a law firm. It discusses how a lawyer can get around within the firm to succeed in law firm practice.

Author : Alan M. Sinclair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Real property
ISBN : STANFORD:36105044275944

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Introduction to Real Property Law by Alan M. Sinclair Pdf

Author : Steven J. Burton
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781454822639

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An Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning by Steven J. Burton Pdf

Now in its Third Edition, An Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning continues to be the ideal go-to for the first year law student. It is a short, practical book that introduces beginning law students and others to contemporary law and legal reasoning. By presenting these topics through various discussions of cases and examples, it provides students with a solid source to reference for years to come. A dependable, practical source, that: Covers analogical and deductive reasoning, as well as the roles of legal conventions, purposes, and policies in legal reasoning Discusses cases of varying difficulty to diversify the learning process Presents law and legal reasoning primarily through discussions of cases and examples that avoid the abstraction characteristic of most competing books Emphasizes the law as used in practice by lawyers and judges Provides an explicit and systematic introduction to law and legal reasoning Offers a source suitable for use as supplementary reading in any first year course, in legal research and writing courses, in paralegal courses, and in other settings This great new edition has been carefully updated to include: A new chapter, "Hardest Cases," that highlights cases notorious in the press Updates throughout that guarantee the most current legal information

Author : John Fairlie,Philip James Sworden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Law
ISBN : 1772554685

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Introduction to Law in Canada by John Fairlie,Philip James Sworden Pdf

"The textbook is an overview of Canada's legal system, meets LSO guidelines, and will serve as a comprehensive, all-in-one resource aimed at colleges and universities."--Résumé de l'éditeur.

Author : Neil Boyd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Law
ISBN : NWU:35556023320955

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Canadian Law by Neil Boyd Pdf

Author : Jean Gabriel Castel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Conflict of laws
ISBN : UIUC:30112022859455

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Introduction to Conflict of Laws by Jean Gabriel Castel Pdf

Author : Steven J. Burton
Publisher : Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781454834045

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An Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning by Steven J. Burton Pdf

Now in its Third Edition, An Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning continues to be the ideal go-to for the first year law student. It is a short, practical book that introduces beginning law students and others to contemporary law and legal reasoning. By presenting these topics through various discussions of cases and examples, it provides students with a solid source to reference for years to come.

Author : Peter D. Maddaugh,John D. McCamus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0779886704

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The Law of Restitution by Peter D. Maddaugh,John D. McCamus Pdf