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Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States - 7th Edition - Burnham

by Burnham

ISBN: 9781684675838
Publisher: West Academic
Edition: 7th Edition

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Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States 7th Edition

by William Burnham ISBN 9781684675838

An Introduction to U.S. Law and the American Legal System

This comprehensive and accessible volume offers a clear and engaging overview of the U.S. legal system and its foundational principles. Designed for a wide range of readers, it serves as an ideal starting point for:

International law students, attorneys, and scholars seeking to understand American law,
U.S. undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in law, government, or public policy,
And U.S. law students looking to contextualize their legal studies within a broader framework.

Unlike a traditional casebook, this text presents legal doctrines and systems in a concise narrative format. It introduces readers to the major substantive areas of U.S. law—such as constitutional law, contracts, torts, property, criminal law, civil procedure, and administrative law—while providing citations to leading cases and sources for those interested in exploring topics in greater depth.

In addition to its coverage of doctrinal areas, the book devotes several chapters to the essential building blocks of legal understanding, including:

The historical development of American law and the structure of U.S. government,
The organization and ethical framework of the legal profession,
The theory and real-world application of the adversarial system of justice,
And the methods of legal interpretation, including how courts analyze statutes and apply precedent through case law reasoning.

Whether you're a foreign-trained lawyer navigating the U.S. legal landscape, a student seeking a foundational primer, or simply someone interested in how American law works, this text offers a thoughtful, well-organized, and highly readable introduction to the legal system of the United States.

Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States 7th Edition
by William Burnham ISBN 9781684675838

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