Law for Beginners by Rose Hall (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Law for Beginners by Rose Hall, Lara Bryan, Anna Hardinge, Miguel Bustos An accessible introduction to the world of law, for complete novices. An entertaining and thought-provoking guide to what laws are, who makes them and how people enforce them. It covers crime and punishment as well as social and citizenship issues such as politics and international law, using a mixture of debates, cartoon strips and clear diagrams. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Lara has been learning how to grow a book since 2016, following a degree in English and Italian at Oxford and teaching jobs in Italy and Myanmar. From explaining how economics works, to inventing boredom-busting activities, to telling a good dragon yarn, shes enjoyed every minute of the job.Rose grew up in Northumberland, studied Physiology at Oxford and looked after orphaned orangutans for a bit. She worked in the charity sector for ten years, writing about issues from renewable energy, to the safety of workers in Bangladesh. For Usborne, shes written books about engineering, business, computers and the environment. Table of Contents IntroductionWhat is law?Why do we need laws?How does the law work?Right and wrongIt isnt black and whiteChapter 1: Criminal LawAn unlucky accident, or a serious crime? Follow a story to see what happens, and who gets involved, from a persons arrest to trial and beyond.Chapter 2: Civil lawMost law isnt about crime and punishment - its about settling arguments, and making sure people behave fairly to each other. This is civil law.Chapter 3: How is law made?Laws used to be made by leaders with limitless powers. Today, most laws are made by elected politicians, who have to follow all sorts of rules.Chapter 4: Law across bordersAre there laws that the whole world has to obey? How are those made - and how are they enforced?Chapter 5: Human rightsSome of the most important laws, or rights, are meant to ensure that all people can live safe, healthy lives with equal opportunities. But does this actually happen?Chapter 6: JusticeJustice means fairness. Its what law is all about, isnt it? But are laws themselves fair? And what about the system that enforces the law - is that fair?Chapter 7: Big questionsOften in law, there are questions that dont have simple answers. Read some of the arguments and see if you can make up your own mind.Chapter 8: What next?What about YOU? Could you be a lawyers, or a lawmaker, or a law enforcer?GlossaryIndexAcknowledgements Promotional An accessible introduction to the world of law, for complete novices. Details ISBN1474981348 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1474981348 ISBN-13 9781474981347 Publication Date 2021-05-27 Author Miguel Bustos Pages 128 Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Series For Beginners Format Hardcover Language English UK Release Date 2021-05-27 Audience Age 10-13 Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrator Miguel Bustos Edited by Alistair Young Birth 1968 Affiliation Marquette University Position Assistant Professor Qualifications Ph.D. DEWEY 340 AU Release Date 2021-07-05 NZ Release Date 2021-07-05 Audience Childrens (6-12) We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132026564;

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