About the book
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 wide range of contemporary cases are examined to relate key legal concepts to familiar examples and real world situations.
Editions of Law: The Basics
- EBook
- ISBN 9781136681875
- PDF
- ISBN 9781136681882
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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 wide range of contemporary cases are examined to relate key legal concepts to familiar examples and real world situations.
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What is Law: The Basics about?
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 wide range of contemporary cases are examined to relate key legal concepts to familiar examples and real world situations.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Law: The Basics?
Law > Jurisprudence and general issues > Law and society, sociology of law
Where can I read a sample of Law: The Basics?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136681875
Is Law: The Basics part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Basics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Law: The Basics?
David Kelly, Gary Slapper
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Law: The Basics is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136681875) and pdf(ISBN 9781136681882)