Reason in Law, Volume 1The goal of this text is to train students in the critical analysis of legal reasoning. The chapters address definitions, change, common law, statutory interpretation, interpreting the Constitution, and politics. The sixth edition features recent high-profile cases, including Napster litigation, the |
Contents
WHAT LEGAL REASONING IS AND WHY | 1 |
Three Ways to Classify Law | 9 |
CHANGE AND STABILITY IN LEGAL | 25 |
Copyright | |
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