Law 101: Everything You Need to Know About American Law

by Jay M. Feinman

Overview

In this sixth edition of Law 101, Jay Feinman provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of the American legal system. In the years since the publication of the fifth edition, there have been many important developments on the legal front. The Supreme Court has become more conservative and is in the process of handing down important decisions that will likely change the law on affirmative action, abortion, gun rights, labor law, and religious rights. Feinman will cover all of this and expand his discussion of originalism, the guiding philosophy of many conservative jurists serving on the federal bench now. He will also address the rapidly changing legal landscape in a variety of issue areas: vaccine mandates, cryptocurrency, and tort reform, among others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780197662571
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/23/2023
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	448
Sales rank:	156,177
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 6.30(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

Jay M. Feinman serves as Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University School of Law, Camden. He is the author of five previous books, including 1001 Legal Words and Un-Making Law: The Conservative Campaign to Roll Back the Common Law.

Table of Contents

Preface
1. There Are No Secret Books: You Can Understand the Law
2. Constitutional Law and Constitutional Politics: Interpreting and Applying the Constitution
3. First Freedoms: Constitutional Rights
4. Your Day in Court: The Litigation Process
5. Auto Accidents, Scalding Coffee, and Medical Malpractice: Personal Injuries and Tort Law
6. When Is a Deal a Deal? Businesses, Consumers, and Contract Law
7. You Are What You Own: The Law of Property
8. From Insanity to In Cold Blood: Criminal Responsibility and Criminal Law
9. Protecting the Innocent, Freeing the Guilty: Criminal Procedure
Conclusion
Index of Legal Cases
Index

Editorial Reviews

"An engaging introduction to just about every aspect of law."—The American Lawyer

"All the benefits of that first year of law school without the tedium, the terror, and the sleep deprivation...These legal lessons are presented in a style nearly always engaging and very often humorous."—Jurist

"An entertaining and informative introduction to the law...For journalists, those interested in the law, and fans of television law dramas, this book should be required reading."—Library Journal

"A layperson's introduction to the legal subjects that assault every first-year law student. From constitutional law to contracts to Dickensian procedures that guide civil suites, the book gives an approachable overview of the cases and concepts that combine to form our legal system."—Newark Star-Ledger

"Though a book is aimed at laypersons, it offers a good refresher course to update legal practitioners and paraprofessionals in areas where they do not specialize. A good read overall for those interested in the law."—Booklist

"Law 101 attempts to teach you how to think like a lawyer—without requiring that you dedicate three years and tens of thousands of dollars to the task. The result? A practical book that is also a pleasure to read."—The Trenton Times

"Many readers, particularly those contemplating law school, will find this a painless introduction to American legal theory and practice."—Publishers Weekly

"Feinman's style makes for easy reading, and Law101 is chock full of analyses, anecdotes, examples, questions, and legal reasoning set out in lay terms. Overall, the book provides an excellent explanation of what American law is, and it frequently suggests ways in which it might be improved."—The Federal Lawyer

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