Legal Environment in Business > eBook-PDF > [eBook] [PDF] An Introduction to the American Legal System, 5th Edition By Hemant Sharma John M. Sc (All)

[eBook] [PDF] An Introduction to the American Legal System, 5th Edition By Hemant Sharma John M. Scheb

Document Content and Description Below

This edition of An Introduction to the American Legal System introduces a broad reorganization of the text into four parts that are easily grasped by students: Foundations of the Legal System examine... s the origins of American law and the important institutions and actors of our present system. Public Law covers those areas of the law that govern the relationships between society, government, and the individual. Private Law explains those areas of the law that deal primarily with the rights and duties of private parties. The Legal Process provides an overview of legal procedure. New chapters on civil rights and civil liberties speak to students’ interests and the importance of these issues in today’s society. A new chapter on appellate procedure exhibits the role of judicial review in civil, criminal and administrative contexts. An expanded chapter on administrative law demonstrates the current importance of administrative agencies in the policymaking process. Recent Supreme Court decisions are covered throughout the book. Professors and students will benefit from: Comprehensive coverage of law and the legal system Updated coverage of the Supreme Court through the 2018-19 Term Clear prose Extensive citations Comprehensive glossary of legal terms Thought-provoking discussion questions [Show More]

Last updated: 2 weeks ago

Preview 1 out of 672 pages

Buy Now

Instant download

We Accept: