- Editorial:
- DK PUBLISHING
- Año de edición:
- 2020
- Materia:
- Derecho y criminología
- ISBN:
- 978-0-7440-2041-0
- Páginas:
- 336
THE LAW BOOK
BIG IDEAS SERIES
u003cbu003eWhy do we need laws? What rights are protected by law? When was forensic evidence first used in court?u003c/bu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e 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, u003ciu003eThe Law Booku003c/iu003e 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.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e From the earliest laws, such as the Code of Hammurabi, through groundbreaking legislation including Magna Carta and the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, u003ciu003eThe Law Booku003c/iu003e 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, u003ciu003eThe Law Booku003c/iu003e explains the stories behind each milestone development.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e Continuing the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of authoritative, informative text, and bold graphics, u003ciu003eThe Law Booku003c/iu003e 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.
