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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100134868242
ISBN-139780134868240
eBay Product ID (ePID)239660232
Product Key Features
Number of Pages608 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIntroduction to Law
Publication Year2018
SubjectGeneral
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLaw
AuthorYvonne Ekern, Joanne Hames
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight42.9 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number6
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2017-048512
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal349.73
Table Of ContentPART 1: THE LEGAL SYSTEM 1. Introduction to Law 2. The U.S. Legal System 3. The Courts and Legal Personnel 4. Finding the Law: Legal Research 5. Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing PART 2: LEGAL PRINCIPLES 6. Constitutional Law & Civil Rights 7. Tort Law 8. Family Law 9. Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Probate 10. Contract Law 11. Property Law 12. The Business Environment: Agency, Employment, Business Organizations, and Bankruptcy Laws 13. Civil Procedure Before Trial 14. Criminal Practice: Criminal Law and Juvenile Law 15. Criminal Procedure Before Trial 16. Rules of Evidence 17. The Trial 18. Alternative Dispute Resolution Appendices I. Law-Related Careers, the Paralegal Profession, and the Law Office II. Mock Trial III. Legal Citation
SynopsisFor introductory courses in law. Introducing students to the system, principles, and concepts of law Introduction to Law guides students through the beginnings of their law education, using premium features to explore basic legal concepts related to substantive and procedural law. Students are exposed to cases, statutes, regulations, and the Constitution, while developing their legal vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and ability to read cases. All chapters of the 6th edition have been reviewed, edited, and updated to reflect current law and legal forms and to provide additional activities illustrating real-world applications of legal practices.