Legal Method (Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters) - Softcover

Ian McLeod

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0230579167 ISBN 13: 9780230579163

Publisher: Palgrave, 2009

Synopsis

This text provides a lively introduction to English Legal Method. Assuming no prior knowledge, it makes the subject accessible by clarity of expression whilst remaining erudite. This is a complete guide to English legal method in a concise, authoritative, readable and affordable book. It is fully updated throughout. It is both a self-contained study and an invaluable foundation for further study of law. It made accessible by lucid explanation rather than dilution of content. "Legal Method" provides a lively introduction to both the nature of the English legal system and its sources, and the techniques which lawyers use when handling those sources. Now in its seventh edition, "Legal Method" is a popular text for those who want a clear introduction to the subject. This edition has been fully updated throughout.

About this title

About the Author:

IAN McLEOD, formerly Head of Law at London Metropolitan University, is currently Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Teesside, UK. Following professional experience as a local government lawyer and a prosecuting solicitor, he has specialized in teaching Legal Method, Legal Theory and Public Law. His other publications include Legal Theory in the Palgrave Law Masters series.

Review:

'This book continues to be the most erudite and yet readable book of its kind' -Leonard Jason-Lloyd, Visiting Fellow at the Midlands Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice, Loughborough University, UK NB Was at Department of Criminology, University of Leicester when he gave us that quote in July 2007. Will need to check if planning to use this anywhere.

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0230579167
• ISBN 13: 9780230579163
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400