{"product_id":"the-law-book-9780744020410","title":"The Law Book","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy do we need laws? What rights are protected by law? When was forensic evidence first used in court?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Law Book \u003c\/i\u003ecuts 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the earliest laws, such as the Code of Hammurabi, through groundbreaking legislation including Magna Carta and the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, \u003ci\u003eThe Law Book\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Law Book\u003c\/i\u003e explains the stories behind each milestone development. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContinuing the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of authoritative, informative text, and bold graphics, \u003ci\u003eThe Law Book\u003c\/i\u003e uses an innovative visual approach to make the subject accessible to everyone, whether you're a law student, a legal professional, or an armchair expert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e DK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 8.00w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780744020410\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Paul Mitchell \u003c\/b\u003ejoined University College London as Professor of Laws in 2010, and has previously taught at King's College London, Queen Mary University of London, and Oxford University. His main research interests include tort law, Roman law, and contract law. Much of his work is historical, exploring how and why the law developed as it did.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39825506205811,"sku":"9780744020410","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e062d208-ff4b-4b80-9dd9-19c49bd93db8.jpg?v=1644535872","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-law-book-9780744020410","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}