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Justice may be blind, but this comprehensive collection of 250 fundamental and far-reaching cases, statutes, and trials brings the law to light. From the code of Babylonian king Hammurabi to civil rights, censorship, and the fight for marriage equality, "The Law Book" offers a rich look at the rules by which we live our lives.
Which was the last country to abolish slavery? Which is the only amendment to the U.S. Constitution ever to be repealed? How did King Henry II of England provide a procedural blueprint for criminal law? These are just a few of the thought-provoking questions addressed in this beautifully illustrated book. Join author Michael H. Roffer as he explores 250 of the most fundamental, far-reaching, and often-controversial cases, laws, and trials that have profoundly changed our world—for good or bad. Offering authoritative context to ancient documents as well as today’s hot-button issues, The Law Book presents a comprehensive look at the rules by which we live our lives. It covers such diverse ...
This best-selling book outlines the causes and consequences of bad legal writing and prescribes straightforward, easy-to-apply remedies that will make your writing readable. Usage notes address lawyers' most common errors, and editing exercises allow readers to test their skills, making this an invaluable tool for practicing lawyers as well as a sensible grounding for law students. New sections in this edition: - Getting to the point - Communicating digitally - Writing persuasively - Twenty-five common mistakes"--Provided by publisher.
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Sejak simposium Sejarah Hukum yang diselenggarakan oleh BPHN di Jakarta pada 1–3 April 1975, di berbagai kertas kerja dan literatur yang mendalami bidang sejarah hukum tergolong minim atau langka. Padahal untuk memahami hukum secara mendalam diperlukan penelitian hukum dengan pendekatan ilmu hukum dan interdisipliner yang menggunakan ilmu-ilmu sosial sebagai penunjang merupakan suatu keniscayaan. Sejarah hukum sebagai salah satu bidang yang penting dalam Ilmu Hukum dikarenakan tidak hanya melakukan studi terhadap sejarah diakronis serta sinkronis terhadap hukum (legal history) tetapi juga analisis sejarah terhadap hukum (historical analysis of law). Studi sejarah hukum menjadi penting dala...