Legal system: general
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Legal system: general
hardcover. MacDougall sifts through hundreds of reported and unreported cases of the past four decades in order to uncover the subjective assumptions and biases operating in Canadian courts. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JFFJ; LNAA; LNDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 31. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802009517
- ISBN
- 9780802009517
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.96
€ 105.96
Paperback. This work examines the Rodney King and O.J. Simpson trials to show that the issue of race was at the heart of both of these cases. Given the racial and ethnic composition of the two juries, it argues, their verdicts were all but predictable in view of their experiences with the police. Num Pages: 348 pages, notes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JFSL1; JKSW1; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787902643
- ISBN
- 9780787902643
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.96
€ 48.96
Paperback. A study of how rape stereotypes are used by defence lawyers to gain acquittals in the USA. The author also presents reform proposals, consistent with feminist theories of justice, designed to improve both the American adversary system in general and the way in which the system handles rape cases. Series: Critical America Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE2; LNAA; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 16. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814782309
- ISBN
- 9780814782309
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.07
€ 41.07
Paperback. Arguing that lawyers need to share more power with the judge and jury, this study recommends ways in which the basic adversarial system can be retained and improved. It examines the power the attorneys had over the court in the O.J. Simpson case and sheds light on the trial system's weaknesses. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNAA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 21. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226777184
- ISBN
- 9780226777184
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.35
€ 47.35
Paperback. Designed for lawyers of all experience levels who need to help their clients mediate legal disputes that typically involve a claim for damages. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: LAF; LNAC5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- American Bar Association United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781614387572
- ISBN
- 9781614387572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.24
€ 108.24
Paperback. Contributors explain the diverse range of theories which underpin restorative practice. With examples of conventional and innovative applications across a range of settings, they demonstrate how the theories translate into effective practice. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB; JKV; LNAC5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849054683
- ISBN
- 9781849054683
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.50
€ 44.50
Paperback. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 9. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 104
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604569544
- ISBN
- 9781604569544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.91€ 43.27
€ 58.91
€ 43.27
Paperback. An analysis of the major issues surrounding judicial elections. It presents evidence on a range of important topics, including the history of judicial elections; an understanding of the types of judicial elections; and electoral competition during races. Editor(s): Streb, Matthew J. Num Pages: 253 pages, 53 illustrations 35 tables and 18 charts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780814740972
- ISBN
- 9780814740972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.27
€ 47.27
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 262 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJ; LAZ; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691639093
- ISBN
- 9780691639093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.85
€ 139.85
Hardback. This book explores how the lower federal court appointment process became vastly politicized in the modern era. Num Pages: 288 pages, 35 tables, 5 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804749480
- ISBN
- 9780804749480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.70
€ 150.70
Paperback. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; LNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Publisher
- W.Green
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 4th edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780414032552
- ISBN
- 9780414032552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.85
€ 20.85
Paperback. Num Pages: 246 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVH; LNAA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The New Press United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781595584106
- ISBN
- 9781595584106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.14
€ 24.14
Paperback. Supreme Court confirmations remain highly contentious and controversial, due to the Senate's effort to curb the potential excesses of executive. Michael Comiskey offers an analysis of that process to date. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNAA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700613472
- ISBN
- 9780700613472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.64
€ 42.64
Hardback. Editor(s): George, Darrell R.; Watkins, Joyce M. Num Pages: 162 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 186 x 261 x 14. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781622574445
- ISBN
- 9781622574445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.29€ 156.00
€ 225.29
€ 156.00
Paperback. Chief Justice John Marshall was among the major figures of American law, and widely regarded as the father of the Supreme Court. This is a study of the pre-Marshall Supreme Court and its justices, with a view to offering a better understanding of the origins of American constitutionalism. Editor(s): Gerber, Scott Douglas. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LA; LNAA; LNB; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814731437
- ISBN
- 9780814731437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.01
€ 52.01
Paperback. Written by a former lawyer, this book argues that Irish citizens are badly served by their legal system. It shows how the administration of justice in the courts has become so cumbersome and expensive that many citizens are deprived of access to justice. It also offers some concrete suggestions on how it could be made fairer and more effective. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; LNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The Liffey Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KKD0000862
- ISBN
- 9781908308429
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.28
€ 7.28
hardcover. The only book to consider the application of set-off in the context of arbitration covering the issues of applicable law and jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: LBG; LNAC5; LNP; LNPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 171 x 31. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199698080
- ISBN
- 9780199698080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 449.78
€ 449.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Cormack, Bradin; Nussbaum, Martha C.; Strier, Richard. Num Pages: 341 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; DSGS; LAZ; LNA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 185 x 23. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226378565
- ISBN
- 9780226378565
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.72
€ 34.72
Paperback. Sir William Garrow was born in Middlesex in 1760 and called to the Bar in 1783. He was the dominant figure at the Old Bailey from 1783 to 1793, later becoming an MP, Solicitor-General, Attorney-General and finally a judge and lawmaker within the Common Law Tradition. This title tells the story of Sir William Garrow. Num Pages: 352 pages, Black & white photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGH; LAZ; LNAA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Publisher
- Waterside Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- New ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904380696
- ISBN
- 9781904380696
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.05
€ 32.05
Paperback. Centered on the lawsuit over Kennewick Man, this lively history illuminates one of the most contentious issues in science: the battle between archeologists and American Indians. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HDD; LNAC5; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 192 x 24. Weight in Grams: 313.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Edition
- 44826th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465092253
- ISBN
- 9780465092253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. This book takes account of changes to the law including new statutory provisions and cases. In order to keep users up to date with current developments, there is a bulletin service for tutors and lecturers. Num Pages: 1032 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 243 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1954.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Number of pages
- 1032
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 17th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408295274
- ISBN
- 9781408295274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.05
€ 83.05
Paperback. Widely regarded as the leading work on this subject. Provides a lucid and wide -ranging account of the English Legal System covering the institutions, personnel and procedures, and the handling of case law and statutes. The text is accompanied by sample court forms, tables of essential statistics and flow charts illustrating the court structures Num Pages: 1408 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1572.
- Publisher
- Sweet & Maxwell Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 5th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780421909106
- ISBN
- 9780421909106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.02
€ 52.02
Paperback. Based on Supreme Court archives, the personal papers of justices and other figures at the Supreme Court, and interviews and written surveys with 150 former clerks, this title offers a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a law clerk, and how it has evolved since its nineteenth-century beginnings. Num Pages: 352 pages, 19 figures, 31 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LAZ; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814794203
- ISBN
- 9780814794203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.60
€ 42.60
Hardcover. This special issue of Studies in Law, Politics and Society focuses on law and the liberal state; presenting an interdisciplinary and multifaceted approach to analysis of law and liberty. The first chapters focus on law's relationship with the American liberal state, while the remaining papers consider specific applications of the law within society Editor(s): Sarat, Austin. Series: Studies in Law, Politics, and Society. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JPVH; LAQ; LNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412395
- ISBN
- 9781784412395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.99
€ 189.99