DOC Radical Enlightenment: Philosophy and the Making of Modernity 1650-1750 by Jonathan I. Israel in History

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In each of the first three editions of the bestselling Law 101; Jay Feinman gave readers an upbeat and vivid examination of the American legal system. Since the third edition was published in 2010; much has happened: several key Supreme Court cases have been decided; we've seen sensational criminal trials; and the legal system has had to account for the latest developments in Internet law.This fully updated fourth edition of Law 101 accounts for all this and more; as Feinman once again provides a clear introduction to American law. The book covers all the main subjects taught in the first year of law school; and discusses every facet of the American legal tradition; including constitutional law; the litigation process; and criminal; property; and contracts law. To accomplish this; Feinman brings in the most noteworthy; infamous; and often outrageous examples and cases. We learn about the case involving scalding coffee that cost McDonald's half a million dollars; the murder trial in Victorian London that gave us the legal definition of insanity; and the epochal decision of Marbury vs. Madison that gave the Supreme Court the power to declare state and federal law unconstitutional. A key to learning about the law is learning legal vocabulary; and Feinman helps by clarifying terms like "due process" and "equal protection;" as well as by drawing distinctions between terms like "murder" and "manslaughter."Above all; though; is that Feinman reveals to readers of all kinds that despite its complexities and quirks; the law is can be understood by everyone. Perfect for students contemplating law school; journalists covering legislature; or even casual fans of "court-television" shows; Law 101 is a clear and accessible introduction to the American legal system.New to this edition:Featured analysis of:-the Obamacare case-Citizens United-the DOMA decision-the Trayvon Martin caseAs well as recent legal developments pertaining to:-online contracting-mortgages-police investigations-criminal sentencing