Introduction to Law

by Joanne Banker Hames, Yvonne Ekern

Hames and Ekern’s Introduction to Law , 2e will teach students the basic legal concepts related to substantive and procedural law, introduces them to cases, statutes, and the constitution, and develops their legal vocabulary and analytical skills. A new chapter on constitutional law, expanded coverage of employment and environmental law, and information on technology makes this an excellent resource for any Introduction to Law course for all disciplines of study including pre-law, legal studies, and business programs. Using this text, your students will learn how to develop their own critical-thinking skills, read high-interest cases, expand their legal vocabulary and discuss case law and issues impacting today’s legal system

Genres: Law, Read For School

639 pages, Paperback

First published June 10, 1997

Reviews

[kghgte · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not that bad.

[Isabelle | Nine Tale Vixen]

Assigned textbook for PARA 21: Intro to American Law.

[Kienie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. If you want to know what a tort is or whatever, go on Wikipedia. This is neither detailed enough for the initiated nor interesting enough for novices. I found it dull, but painless, so it'll get 2.5 stars.