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Description for Law: The Basics
Paperback. Series: The Basics. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LA; LN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 200 x 168 x 16. Weight in Grams: 228.
An engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life. The book introduces both the main components of the legal system - including judges, juries and law-makers - and key areas of law - contract, civil negligence, and criminal law - to provide the uninitiated with an ideal introduction to law. Key questions to be considered include:
- How are laws made?
- How do judges decide cases?
- What is the exact role of the EU in the legal system?
- What are your rights and duties under contract law?
- What is a crime and what are criminal defences?
Throughout the book, a ... Read more
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
The Basics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415568067
SKU
V9780415568067
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Gary Slapper
Gary Slapper is Professor of Law, and Director of the Law School, at The Open University. He is a door tenant at 36 Bedford Row and a legal columnist for The Times. David Kelly was formerly Principal Lecturer in Law at the Staffordshire University Law School. They have written several books together including the Routledge textbooks The English Legal System, ... Read more
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