Reason in Law

by Lief H. Carter, Tom Burke

Arguing that good legal reasoning remains the best device by which we can ensure that judicial impartiality, the rule of law, and social trust and peace are preserved, Thomas F. Burke and Lief H. Carter present an accessible and lively text that analyzes the politics of the judicial process. Looking at the larger social and institutional contexts that affect the rule of law - including religious beliefs and media coverage of the courts - Reason in Law uses cases ripped from the headlines to illustrate its theory in real-world practice.

Genres: Law, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very readable.

[Gabe Iron · Rating 5 out of 5]

It'll make you think, but its worth it.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

A look at how the legal system is established and some of the logic used in determining the rulings in court cases. Easy for the non-lawyer to understand.

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

From my favorite professor at CC, Lief does a great job exploring the topic of legal reasoning.