{"product_id":"lyrics-in-the-law-9781498594882","title":"Lyrics in the Law","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to citing case law, Judges have traditionally used recognized legal maxims or treatise citations to support their rulings. But today's judiciary is becoming more apt to use pop culture, modern music, as well as humor in their decisions. This book gives examples of how songs and their lyrics have influenced judges, provided themes for their decisions, and helped make existing law more accessible to lay persons. Mark W. Klingensmith examines the clever ways judges have used them to enhance their judicial writings and how modern day musical lyrics that have effectively become recognized legal maxims by the courts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ejudicial writings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant deep dive into the use of musical lyrics in judicial opinions – rock, pop, rap, operetta, country... it’s all here. I will use this as an on-my-desk reference for as long as I keep writing. What a treat. -- Michael L. Perlin, professor emeritus, New York Law School and author of Tangled Up in Law: The Jurisprudence of Bob Dylan, Fordham Urban Law Journal (2011)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter One: Overview\u003cbr\u003eChapter Two: The Beatles\u003cbr\u003eChapter Three: Bob Dylan\u003cbr\u003eChapter Four: Rock Music\u003cbr\u003eChapter Five: Pop Music\u003cbr\u003eChapter Six: Musical Standards\u003cbr\u003eChapter Seven: Rhythm \u0026amp; Blues\u003cbr\u003eChapter Eight: Folk Music\u003cbr\u003eChapter Nine: Rap Music\u003cbr\u003eChapter Ten: Country Music\u003cbr\u003eChapter Eleven: Gilbert \u0026amp; Sullivan\u003cbr\u003eChapter Twelve: Stage \u0026amp; Film\u003cbr\u003eChapter Thirteen: Musical Legal Maxims","brand":"Lexington Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040868270423,"sku":"9781498594882","price":34.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781498594882.jpg?v=1750948123","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/lyrics-in-the-law-9781498594882","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}