TY - BOOK AU - Walston-Dunham,Beth TI - Introduction to Law SN - 1401834620 AV - KF385 .W35 2004 PY - 2004/// CY - Clifton Park, NY PB - Thomson/Delmar Learning KW - Law KW - United States N1 - Previous ed.: 1999; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Readers will come away from Introduction to Law with a new understanding of how the American legal system functions. The book successfully introduces the major areas of law with a look at the principles and terminology of each. Plus, it examines the roles of governmental structures and various legal professionals and the part each plays in the system. Interest in the topic is further piqued by a presentation of new cases in every chapter, as well as a discussion of current issues in such areas as procedure, torts, probate and domestic relations. Finally, readers can challenge the knowledge they have gained through suggested Internet research ER -