Blackwell UK
A Dictionary of Law
Elizabeth A. Martin, Jonathan Law
ISBN: 9780192806987
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Edition: New ed of 6 Revised ed
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This dictionary provides clear, jargon-free definitions of legal terminology. Over 4,000 entries define and explain the major terms, concepts, processes, and organization of the English legal system. A handy and invaluable source of legal reference for students, professionals, and those whose work requires some knowledge of the law.
Features: includes a new Writing and Citation Guide giving guidance on conventions for writing legal essays and reports; now includes jurisprudence terms; covers important new legislation in areas such as criminal law, constitutional law, courts and legal administration, and land law; international scope: defines key terms from European law, international law, human rights law and environmental law; and Internet links point readers to key websites for further research. More
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This best-selling dictionary is a comprehensive source of clear, jargon-free legal information. It focuses primarily on English law and provides a one-stop source of information for any of the many countries that base their legal system on English law. Over 4,300 entries define and explain the major terms, concepts, processes, and organization of the legal system. Now greatly improved and expanded for the 6th edition, the dictionary boasts a wealth of new features including recommended weblinks, feature entries on key topics, and greatly expanded coverage of European and International law, as well as key jurisprudence (legal theory) terms. It also includes a brand-new Writing and citation section that specifically addresses problems and established conventions for writing legal essays and reports. Described by leading university lecturers as ' ...the best law dictionary at present ...' and ' ...excellent for non law students as well as law undergraduates ...', this classic dictionary is a handy and invaluable source of legal reference for professionals, students, and anyone else needing succinct clarification of legal terms.
