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An accessible guide to the most important and groundbreaking legal milestones in history, and the people behind them Why do we need laws? What rights are protected by law? When was forensic evidence first used in court? This book explores big questions like these, explaining the laws and legal precedents, and religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped the world we live in. Written in plain English, The Law Book cuts through the legal jargon and is packed with pithy explanations of the most important milestones in legal history, with step-by-step diagrams and witty illustrations that untangle knotty concepts. From the earliest laws, such as the Code of Hammurabi, through groundbreaking legislation including Magna Carta and the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, The Law Book offers an engaging overview of legal history across the world all the way into the 21st century with copyright in the digital age, same-sex marriage, and the right to be forgotten . Covering the fight for universal suffrage and workers' rights, and the establishment of international legal bodies like INTERPOL and the European Court of Justice, The Law Book explains the stories behind each milestone development. Continuing the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of authoritative, informative text, and bold graphics, The Law Book uses an innovative visual approach to make the subject accessible to everyone, whether you're a law student, a legal professional, or an armchair expert.Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley LTD
ISBN-139780241410196
eBay Product ID (ePID)13046720712
Product Key Features
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Law Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Publication Year2020
SubjectWriting & Reading, Law
TypeReference
Dimensions
Item Height240 mm
Item Weight1123 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDk