An authoritative and up-to-date introduction to the American legal
system. In this sixth edition of his bestselling classic, 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 change
the law on affirmative action, abortion, gun rights, presidential
power, and religious rights. Feinman covers all of this and expands
his discussion of originalism, the guiding philosophy of many
conservative jurists serving on the federal bench now. He also
addresses the rapidly changing legal landscape in a variety of
issue areas: race and the criminal justice system, cryptocurrency,
and tort reform, among others. This fully updated edition of Law
101 accounts for all these developments and more, as Feinman once
again covers all the main subjects taught in the first year of law
school. Drawing from noteworthy, infamous, and even outrageous
examples and cases, he discusses every facet of the American legal
tradition, including constitutional law, the litigation process,
and criminal, property, tort, and contract law. A key to learning
about the law is understanding legal vocabulary, and Feinman helps
by clarifying terms like "due process" and "equal protection," as
well as by drawing distinctions between terms like "murder" and
"manslaughter." Above all, Feinman reveals to readers of all kinds
that despite its complexities and quirks, the law can be understood
by everyone. Perfect for students contemplating law school,
journalists covering legislatures, or even casual fans of
"court-television" shows, Law 101 is a clear and accessible
introduction to the American legal system.
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