LibGuides: PLS370 History of American Law: for Benjamin Fitzpatrick's Class

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Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law - 2013 Fills a much-needed gap between legal texts focusing on the theory and history behind the law and more practical guides dealing with the law and its everyday effect upon its citizens. Containing approximately 200 articles, the Encyclopedia includes: brief descriptions of each issue's historical background, covering important statutes and cases; profiles of various U.S. laws and regulations; and details of how laws and regulations vary from state to state.
ISBN: 9781414498966 eISBN: 9781414498997
Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law by Shae Irving; Beth McKenna; Kathleen Michon; Nolo Press Editors
ISBN: 9781413308464
Publication Date: 2007-12-14
The U. S. Legal System by Timothy L. Hall
ISBN: 9781587653148
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
An Introduction to the Legal System of the United States by E. Allan Farnsworth; Steve Sheppard
ISBN: 9780199749713

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