A Natural History of Legal Argument: Etiology, Elements, and Effects
This book explores how trial lawyers, driven by self-interest, use argumentation to shape legal and ethical ideals in society through their manipulation of language, people, and objects.
It argues that by employing various persuasive styles and deceptive strategies, lawyers influence juries and affect broader legal and communal values. These individual actions, while focused on client interests, collectively contribute to significant social changes in the practice and perception of law.

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A Natural History of Legal Argument: Etiology, Elements, and Effects
This book explores how trial lawyers, driven by self-interest, use argumentation to shape legal and ethical ideals in society through their manipulation of language, people, and objects.
It argues that by employing various persuasive styles and deceptive strategies, lawyers influence juries and affect broader legal and communal values. These individual actions, while focused on client interests, collectively contribute to significant social changes in the practice and perception of law.

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A Natural History of Legal Argument: Etiology, Elements, and Effects

A Natural History of Legal Argument: Etiology, Elements, and Effects

by Geordie Duckler
A Natural History of Legal Argument: Etiology, Elements, and Effects

A Natural History of Legal Argument: Etiology, Elements, and Effects

by Geordie Duckler

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This book explores how trial lawyers, driven by self-interest, use argumentation to shape legal and ethical ideals in society through their manipulation of language, people, and objects.
It argues that by employing various persuasive styles and deceptive strategies, lawyers influence juries and affect broader legal and communal values. These individual actions, while focused on client interests, collectively contribute to significant social changes in the practice and perception of law.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781666954111
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 11/27/2025
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Geordie Duckler is a trial attorney and biologist with over 37 years of experience.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: The Manipulation of Language to Advance Personal Interests
Chapter 2: The Manipulation of People to Advance Personal Interests
Chapter 3: The Manipulation of Objects to Advance Personal Interests
Chapter 4: Cell Evolution as Metaphor for the Common Law's Evolution through Argument
Conclusion
Envoi
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

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