Book
American law : an introduction / Lawrence M. Friedman.
Introduces the law and the legal system of the United States.
Record details
- ISBN: 0393972739
- ISBN: 9780393972733
- Physical Description: 416 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: 2nd ed.
- Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton, ©1998.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 383-400) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- What is a legal system? -- Law: formal and informal -- The background of American law -- The structure of American law: the courts -- The structure of American law: statutes and statute makers -- The structure of American law: executing policy -- Federalism and American legal culture -- Inside the black box: the substance of law -- Crimes and punishments -- Constitutional law and civil liberties -- On legal behavior -- Legal culture: legitimacy and morality -- The American legal profession -- Law and social change -- Epilogue: the future of law in the United States.
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | KF 387 .F75 1998 | 283368 | Stacks | Available | - |
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