{"product_id":"legal-literacy-an-introduction-to-legal-studies-9781927356449","title":"Legal Literacy: An Introduction to Legal Studies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo understand how the legal system works, students must consider thelaw in terms of its structures, processes, language, and modes ofthought and argument—in short, they must become literate in thefield. \u003cem\u003eLegal Literacy\u003c\/em\u003e fulfills this aim by providing afoundational understanding of key concepts such as legal personhood,jurisdiction, and precedent, and by introducing students to legalresearch and writing skills. Examples of cases, statutes, and otherlegal materials support these concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cem\u003eLegal Literacy\u003c\/em\u003e is an introductory text, it alsochallenges students to consider critically the system they arestudying. Touching on significant socio-legal issues such as access tojustice, legal jargon, and plain language, Zariski critiques commonlegal traditions and practices, and analyzes what it means “tothink like a lawyer.” As such, the text provides a sound basisfor those who wish to pursue further studies in law or legal studies aswell as those seeking a better understanding of how the legal fieldrelates to the society that it serves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1        Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2        Legal Literacyand Other Literacies: Examining the Concept and Objectives of LegalLiteracy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3        LegalStructures: Structures of Law and Legal Institutions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4        Legal Systems:Legal Systems—Linking Legal Institutions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5        Legal Processesand Procedures: Planning and Procedures for Processes used by LegalInstitutions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6        Legal Language:Examining Language in Legal Institutions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7        Legal Research:Skills and Techniques for Researching Law\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8        LegalInterpretation: Skills and Techniques for Making Sense of Law\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9        LegalCommunication: Oral and Written Communicationto Achieve LegalObjectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes \/ Glossary of Terms \/ Bibliography\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AU Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51360262521175,"sku":"9781927356449","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781927356449.jpg?v=1754127152","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/legal-literacy-an-introduction-to-legal-studies-9781927356449","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}