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| Author: Jay M. Feinman
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book
List Price: $28.00
Buy New: $18.48
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 14683
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.5
ISBN: 0195179579
Dewey Decimal Number: 349.73
EAN: 9780195179576
Publication Date: August 1, 2006
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 Every American should read this book April 22, 2004
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I heard about this book on a web page about good books to read prior to law school. I just finished reading it yesterday, and I am very impressed. The author writes in such a way that any reader can acquire a basic understanding of our legal system. He explores the foundational areas of our body of laws, and he describes both sides of hotly debated issues such as abortion and the death penalty. Most of all, the author emphasizes that the law is not something that ordinary people cannot understand. It is not just for lawyers, judges, and politicians. Rather, the law is determined by the way we shape our society, and it starts from the ground up.
 This Aint How It Is. June 21, 2006
14 out of 42 found this review helpful
I have years of courtroom experiences. There was a time when I had a high opinion of attorneys and judges. But now I'm convinced anyone can be a lawyer because so darn many of them are stupid. And lawyers become judges because they cant make an honest income lawyering. Over the years I have witnessed some incredible performances by lawyers and judges. I recall one judge who came down from the bench and gave the defendant a big hug just before the trial started. Other judges are clueless about the law. And some make it up as they go, issuing orders that cannot be obeyed because theyre illegal. Lawyers are terrified of judges and the harm a judge can do to their careers, so lawyers tend to take care of themselves before they worry too much about you. Feinman doesnt address any of this. I'm guessing he doesnt get outside the classroom very often. It's a whole nuther world out there.
Great introduction for the arm chair Lawyer. August 25, 2000
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book was a delight to read. It gives a clear review of most law procedures, and the true meaning of legal terms. It takes you through simplified ideas on how the law is applied so that it is readily understandable for someone with absolutely no knowledge of it. I highly recommend this book if you are in some type of litigation at the present. Although it is not a "how to" book, it will give you a better understanding of the court proceedings.
A Pre-law student must June 14, 2003
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I was advised to read this book before I enter law school in the fall, and I'm glad I did. I knew little about torts, contracts, and all other aspects of introductory law before this book (I still know little, but know more than before). Feinman writes well and easy to understand. He explains the concepts and theories behind the law and fills almost every page with real life examples from previous cases. This is an excellent read even for those not going to law school. The laws and theories governing our everyday lives are contained in simple format here in this book. You can't afford not to read this book.
Excellent intro to the law October 4, 2002
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I'm not an attorney, nor do I plan to attend law school. Nevertheless, this book is a sophisticated, but highly readable introduction to the law. Executives from all industries who need a legal primer should start here.
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