Farnsworth, E. Allan,  1928-2005 <br/><br/>
An introduction to the legal system of the United States / 
E. Allan Farnsworth ; edited by Steve Sheppard. 
 - 4th ed. 
 - Oxford ;  New York :  Oxford University Press,  2010. 
 - xx, 227 pages ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Historical background --  Legal education -- Legal profession -- The judicial system -- Case law -- The legislative system -- Statutes -- Secondary authority -- Classification -- Procedure -- Private law -- Public law. 
<br/><br/> The book explains the foundations of the U.S. legal system, including:<br/><br/>the Constitution and structure of government,<br/>federal and state courts,<br/>sources of law such as statutes and judicial decisions,<br/>civil and criminal procedure,<br/>and the role of lawyers and judges.<br/><br/>A central theme is that U.S. law depends heavily on court precedent and judicial interpretation, not just written legislation. The author shows how courts, legislatures, and administrative agencies interact to create and enforce law.<br/><br/>The book is designed for beginners—especially international students and non-lawyers—and focuses on giving readers a practical understanding of how legal disputes are handled in the United States. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780199733101 0199733104 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2009053017 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBB057740  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>015545158  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Law--United States.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>KF387  / .F236i 2010 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>349.73