Law and Justice An Introduction to the American Legal System

Name: Law and Justice An Introduction to the American Legal System
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ISBN: 9780132328630

ISBN-10: 0132328631

ISBN-13: 9780132328630

Edition: 6th 2008

Authors: Howard Abadinsky

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Law and Justice: An Introduction to the American Legal System, Sixth Editionoffers a thorough examination of the system of justice used in the United States: civil and criminal, juvenile, and therapeutic.nbsp;nbsp;This new edition continues its critical review of the legal system and examines issues such as the conflict between the legal systemrsquo;s need for predictability and the desire for flexibility; the pros and cons of therapeutic jurisprudence and restorative justice; the issues involved with medical malpractice and more!Provides a comprehensive look at the justice system from various perspectives. Discusses many aspects of law and judicial process such as: the role of natural law,…

Book details

List price: $132.80
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 12/26/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.530



About the Author


Preface


Law and Justice Chronology



An Introduction to Law and Justice



Systems of Law and Justice



A History of Law and Justice in America



Law Schools and Legal Education



The Legal Profession and the Practice of Law



The Structure and Administration of State and Federal Courts



The Appellate Process and Judicial Review



Judicial Interpretation and Policy-Making



Judges, Prosecutors, and Criminal Defense Attorneys



Criminal Justice



Negotiated Justice: Plea Bargaining



Civil Justice



Juvenile Justice



Alternative Dispute Resolution and Therapeutic Justice


Glossary


References


Case Index


Author Index


Subject Index