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Zariski, Archie

 
9781927356449: Legal Literacy: An Introduction to Legal Studies (OPEL: Open Paths to Enriched Learning)
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ISBN 10: 192735644X ISBN 13: 9781927356449
Editorial: AU Press, 2014

Sinopsis

To understand how the legal system works, students must consider thelaw in terms of its structures, processes, language, and modes ofthought and argument―in short, they must become literate in thefield. Legal Literacy fulfills this aim by providing afoundational understanding of key concepts such as legal personhood,jurisdiction, and precedent, and by introducing students to legalresearch and writing skills. Examples of cases, statutes, and otherlegal materials support these concepts.

While Legal Literacy is an introductory text, it alsochallenges students to consider critically the system they arestudying. Touching on significant socio-legal issues such as access tojustice, legal jargon, and plain language, Zariski critiques commonlegal traditions and practices, and analyzes what it means "tothink like a lawyer." As such, the text provides a sound basisfor those who wish to pursue further studies in law or legal studies aswell as those seeking a better understanding of how the legal fieldrelates to the society that it serves.

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Acerca del autor

A former litigator in Edmonton, Alberta, Archie Zariski has beenteaching law and legal studies since 1991, including classes onmediation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), evidence, and legalliteracy. He is co-editor of The Multi-Tasking Judge: ComparativeJudicial Dispute Resolution (Thomson Reuters).

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Editorial
AU Press
Año de publicación
2014
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
192735644X
ISBN 13 
9781927356449
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Número de páginas
220
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