Reason in Law

by Lief H. Carter, Thomas F. Burke

Carter, Lief H. and Burke, Thomas F., Reason in Law, 6th Edition*\ This accessible and lively book examines the relationship between law and politics and emphasizes the political importance of sound legal reasoning. It teaches readers how to examine judicial decisions-how to become "thoughtful judges of judging." Using cases ripped from the headlines-such as Gore v. Bush, the Elian Gonzalez saga, and the ongoing Napster litigation-authors Carter and Burke teach through illustrative examples and have assembled a gallery of fascinating cases to engage the readers interest. For those interested in the American court system.

Genres: Law, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very readable.

[Gabe Iron · Rating 5 out of 5]

It'll make you think, but its worth it.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

A look at how the legal system is established and some of the logic used in determining the rulings in court cases. Easy for the non-lawyer to understand.

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

From my favorite professor at CC, Lief does a great job exploring the topic of legal reasoning.