law

More than 460 alphabetically arranged entries provide information on various aspects of American law, including coverage of institutions, doctrines, concepts, persons, events, and cases.

A four-volume set that profiles nearly eight hundred judicial proceedings, focusing on each case's influence on the development of key aspects of law in the United States.

Discusses the insanity defense, covering its history, individual cases in which it has been used, and prevalent myths surrounding it.

Contains 594 alphabetically arranged essays that provide information about various aspects of the legal system in the United States and how the law impacts day-to-day life; and includes sidebars and photographs, a bibliography, a glossary, and a full subject index.

A dictionary of terms related to the legal rights of children and young adults.

Explains what the law says about situations that confront citizens in everyday life, with advice on using legal knowledge to get satisfaction. Covers the topics of home and community, marriage and family, health care, job, money, car, and consumer rights.

Discusses the law as it has developed in the United States and as it has pertained to individual liberty, economic growth, social change, and the frontier.

Presents detailed descriptions of twenty careers in law, and provides an overview of each position with mention of education, requirements, advancement opportunities, earnings, work environment, and other related information.

A guide for teens interested in law and public safety, profiling thirty-five careers including coroner, emergency medical technician, fire investigator, and lawyer, and featuring questions and activities designed to help teens discover their strengths, talents, and work personality.