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Currier, Katherine A., 1949-

The study of law : a critical thinking approach / Katherine A. Currier, Thomas E. Eimermann. - 2nd ed. - Austin : New York, NY : Wolters Kluwer Law & Business ; Aspen Publishers, c2009. - xxxv, 612 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. + instructor's manual.

pt. 1. The American legal system : Introduction to the study of law ; Functions and sources of law ; Classification of the law ; Structure of the court system ; Civil litigation and its alternatives -- pt. 2. Substantive law and ethical issues : Constitutional law ; Torts ; Contract law ; Property and estate law ; Laws affecting business ; Family law ; Criminal law and procedure ; Ethical dilemmas facing attorneys -- Appendixes : A. The Constitution of the United States ; B. NetNotes.

ISBN: 9780735569508 (hbk.) 0735569509 (hbk.) 9780735569515 (pbk. ; instructor's manual) 0735569517 (pbk. ; instructor's manual) 9780735569522 0735569525

LCCN: 2009005569

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Law--Study and teaching--United States.
Legal assistants--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LC Class. No.: KF386 / .C88 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 340.071/173