Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman (eBook)

Enriched edition. A Layman's Guide to Legal Concepts and Advice for Understanding and Navigating the Legal System

Albert Sidney Bolles (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
293 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406619023-1 (EAN)

Infos

In "Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman," Albert Sidney Bolles presents an accessible guide to the intricacies of the law, tailored for non-specialists. With clarity and precision, Bolles elucidates legal principles using straightforward language, breaking down complex legal jargon into digestible concepts. The work serves as both a reference and an introduction to the American legal system in the late 19th century, encompassing topics ranging from contracts to property rights, while also highlighting the importance of civic awareness in an increasingly legalistic society. The book reflects the period's growing interest in democratizing knowledge and conveys a sense of empowerment for the average citizen navigating legal matters. Albert Sidney Bolles was a notable lawyer and author, whose professional background and concern for public understanding of the law inspired his writing. This work emerged during a time when legal literacy was becoming essential for informed citizenship, reflecting Bolles' belief that an educated populace is crucial to democracy. His experiences in legal practice and advocacy for legal reform greatly informed his approach in crafting this comprehensive yet approachable guide. I highly recommend "Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman" to anyone seeking to demystify the legal landscape. Its straightforward style and practical insights make it an invaluable resource for laypersons, students, or anyone with a vested interest in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities in a rapidly evolving society.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.12.2019
• Einführung: Callum Farrowly
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Callum Farrowly
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Schulbuch / Berufs- und Fachschule
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Wirtschaftsrecht
• Schlagworte: accessible legal resource • Albert Sidney Bolles • Classic • clear legal principles • Commerce • Commercial Law • comprehensive legal overview • everyday legal advice • law dictionary • law guide for non-lawyers • layman's guide to law • layman's legal concepts • legal advice for beginners • legal concepts explained • legal empowerment book • legal reference book • legal rights and responsibilities • legal self-help book • Legal self-help guide • legal system explained • Legal terminology • navigating legal issues • practical law education