Key Concepts in Law

Legal terminology need not be intimidating or obscure. This is the ideal introduction to the meaning of the core vocabulary which confronts anyone approaching the study of Law for the first time. It includes clear explanations of Latin words and phrases. The 2nd edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout.>

List of contents

Preface to the Second Edition
Introduction
The Key Concepts
Appendix I: Law Reports and Journals
Appendix II: Extracts from the Interpretation Act 1978
Appendix III: Extracts from the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Index.

About the author

Ian McLeod is Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Stirling, UK.

Summary

Legal terminology need not be intimidating or obscure. This is the ideal introduction to the meaning of the core vocabulary which confronts anyone approaching the study of Law for the first time. It includes clear explanations of Latin words and phrases. The 2nd edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout.

Product details

• Authors: Ian McLeod, Ian McLeod
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2010
• EAN: 9780230232945
• ISBN: 978-0-230-23294-5
• No. of pages: 288
• Series: Key Concepts; Palgrave Key Concepts; Key Concepts; Palgrave Key Concepts
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; B, Law and Criminology, Fundamentals of Law, Study skills, Study and Learning Skills