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The Law Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained by Peter Chrisp; Claire Cock-Starkey; Frederick Cowell; Thomas Cussans; John Farndon; Philip Parker; Marcus Weeks; DK Publishing, Inc is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Law Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained about?
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,
Who reads The Law Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Peter Chrisp; Claire Cock-Starkey; Frederick Cowell; Thomas Cussans; John Farndon; Philip Parker; Marcus Weeks; DK Publishing, Inc
- Publisher
- Kindersley Ltd., Dorling; DK
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780241410196
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Law
Other editions & translations
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