Understanding Law in a Changing Society

Name: Understanding Law in a Changing Society
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ISBN: 9781594517174

ISBN-10: 1594517177

ISBN-13: 9781594517174

Edition: 3rd 2010 (Revised)

Authors: Bruce E. Altschuler, Celia A. Sgroi, Margaret R. Ryniker

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Book details

List price: $180.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 7/30/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 560
Size: 7.05" wide x 10.04" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English

Bruce E. Altschuler, Chair of the Political Science Department at SUNY Oswego, is a recipient of the President's Award for Research/Creative or Scholarly Activity. His publications include Running in Place: A Campaign Journal (Wadsworth Publishing, 1999) and Keeping a Finger on the Public Pulse (Greenwood Press, 1982).

Celia A. Sgroi is an Associate Professor in the Public Justice Department at SUNY Oswego.



To the Student


How to Brief a Case


Introduction to the Revised and Updated Third Edition


Acknowledgments



The American Court System


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Laws, Judges, and Cases


Appeals


Jurisdiction


The U.S. Supreme Court


Arbitration


Legal Terms to Know


For Further Reading


You Be the Judge Key



How Courts Differ from Legislatures


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Judicial Activism versus Judicial Self-Restraint


Constitutional Interpretation


Judicial Selection


Inherent Court Power


Statutory Interpretation


Legal Terms to Know


For Further Reading


You Be the Judge Key



Due Process of Law


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


The Meaning of Due Process


Government Action


Property Rights and Liberty Interests


Substantive Due Process


Procedural Due Process


Legal Terms to Know


For Further Reading


You Be the Judge Key



Precedent


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Meaning of Stare Decisis


Stare Decisis in Practice


When Should Stare Decisis Be Overturned?


When Not to Follow Precedent


Legal Terms to Know


For Further Reading


You Be the Judge Key



Limits on Courts


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Ripeness


Standing


Political Questions


Mootness


Statute of Limitations


Governmental Immunity


Legal Terms to Know


For Further Reading


You Be the Judge Key



Property


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Nature and Origin of Property


What Can Be Classified as Property


Acquisition of Property


Exercising Rights in Property


Incidents of Ownership


Limitations on Rights of Property


Redefining Rights in Property


Legal Terms to Know


For Further Reading


You Be the Judge Key



Contracts


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


What Is a Contract?


Freedom of Contract


Formation of Contract


Preliminary Negotiations and Agreements to Make a Contract or Agree on Terms


Offer and Acceptance


Formal Requisites of a Contract


Factors Affecting Formation of a Contract


Enforcement of Contracts


Performance or Nonperformance


Legal Terms to Know


For Further Reading


You Be the Judge Key



Torts


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Negligence


Strict Liability and Products Liability


Intentional Torts


Legal Terms to Know


For Further Reading


You Be the Judge Key



Family Law


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Marriage


Antenuptial or Prenuptial Agreements


Divorce


Child Custody


Unwed Fathers' Rights


Termination of Parental Rights


Legal Terms to Know


For Further Reading


You Be the Judge Key



Equity and Remedies


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Equity and Equitable Remedies


Legal Remedies


Declaratory Judgment


Legal Terms to Know


For Further Reading


You Be the Judge Key


Websites


Glossary of Terms


Index


About the Authors