UNDERSTANDING THE LAW MCKINSEY J. CARPER D.I. WEST B. Księgarnia

Engage your students in the study of the law and what it means to them with UNDERSTANDING THE LAW, 6e, International Edition.

This popular text discusses how various aspects of the law affect the individual, filling a void for those looking for a more introductory text that covers many of the personal law issues that confront people in their everyday lives.

Designed for introductory courses, UNDERSTANDING THE LAW, 6e, International Edition uses hypothetical and real examples to illustrate important points of the law and to inspire lively class discussion. This sixth edition incorporates new coverage of ethical issues and the law. These ethical and moral issues are covered in boxed readings as well as throughout each chapter.This sixth edition continues to incorporates coverage of international and comparative law throughout to give you essential knowledge for today’s global marketplace.

Table of Contents

UNIT I: THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LAW.
1. Introduction to Law.
2. Our Constitution.
3. The Court System.
4. Attorney-Client Relationship and Dispute Resolution.
5. Administrative Law.
6. Crimes: Public Wrongs.
7. Torts: Private Wrongs.
8. Contracts: Enforceable Agreements.

UNIT II: APPLICATION OF LAW TO THE INDIVIDUAL.
9, Family Law.
10. Motor Vehicles and Personal Property.
11. Renters and Landlord.
12. Home Ownership.
13. Employee and Employer Rights and Duties.
14. Wills, Trusts, and Probate.

Appendix A, Case Brief.
Appendix B, Performing Legal Research.
Appendix C, Declaration of Independence.
Appendix D, Constitution of the United States of America.
Endnotes.
Glossary.
Index.

816 pages, Paperback

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