Introduction to Law
By Beth Walston-Dunham, J.D.
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Create an awareness and appreciation for the effect that law has on virtually every facet of modern life and society with Walston-Dunham's best-selling INTRODUCTION TO LAW, 7E. Students begin with a detailed look at the organization of the U.S. system of government. Updated material throughout this edition guides students through each of the primary substantive areas of law, using realistic assignments, relevant ethical considerations and easy-to-understand judicial opinions that reinforce chapter topics. From fundamental concepts to emerging legal topics, this edition and an accompanying suite of printed and online MindTap resources present the terminology, principles and cases that are impacting society -- and many professions -- today.
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Create an awareness and appreciation for the effect that law has on virtually every facet of modern life and society with Walston-Dunham's best-selling INTRODUCTION TO LAW, 7E. Students begin with a detailed look at the organization of the U.S. system of government. Updated material throughout this edition guides students through each of the primary substantive areas of law, using realistic assignments, relevant ethical considerations and easy-to-understand judicial opinions that reinforce chapter topics. From fundamental concepts to emerging legal topics, this edition and an accompanying suite of printed and online MindTap resources present the terminology, principles and cases that are impacting society -- and many professions -- today.
REALISTIC EXAMPLES CLEARLY ILLUSTRATE KEY POINTS AND ENCOURAGE DISCUSSIONS. Memorable examples include thought-provoking discussion points that both prompt classroom debates and facilitate the development of critical-thinking skills.
PRACTICAL LAW ASSIGNMENTS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR REAL CHALLENGES IN LAW AND BUSINESS TODAY. This edition's assignments, which are based on actual legal situations, allow students to build a solid understanding of today's legal principles as they are applied in practice.
ETHICAL VIGNETTES DEMONSTRATE THE CHALLENGES AND LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES OF EACH ETHICAL CHOICE. Engaging ethical vignettes show students how one circumstance can produce both legal and ethical issues that can, in turn, negatively or positively impact the future of the professional involved.
CHAPTER OPENERS HIGHLIGHT CHAPTER TOPICS IN RECENT NEWS. To emphasize the relevance of what students are learning and to highlight the real-world application of each topic, every chapter begins with a current, relevant news article.
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Chapter 1. The Historical Basis and Current Structure of the American Legal SystemPreview this chapter
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