Gale Encyclopedia of American Law

Gale Encyclopedia of American Law in the United States

Gale Encyclopedia of American Law Volume 1 P40 fully illuminates today’s leading cases, major statutes, legal terms and concepts, notable persons involved with the law, important documents and more. Legal issues are fully discussed in easy-to-understand language, including such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, physician-assisted suicide and thousands more.

The legal encyclopedia is for students and laypersons alike. It contains a wide overview of U.S. law in 14 volumes covering historical and current terms, concepts, events, movements, cases, and persons significant to American law.

It includes a Dictionary of Legal Terms, and 2 index (Cases Index and General Index).

This reference tool previously was entitled West’s Encyclopedia of American Law.

West’s Encyclopedia of American Law

The West’s Encyclopedia of American Law had two editions. The first edition, in 2004, and the second edition, in 2008 (The Gale Group, Inc.). West’s Encyclopedia was supplemented by the annual American Law Yearbook. Its more up-to-date successor is the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law.

From the Publisher

“It provides: Current information on 5,000 legal topics in 14 volumes cover important issues. More than 60 brand-new entries and 2,000 revised articles. Biographies of interesting and influential people who have played a part in creating or shaping U.S. law, along with a portrait, a timeline and a quote from the biographer. Increased coverage of women and minorities. Definitions of legal terms. “In Focus” pieces that provide additional facts and details on important issues. Black-and-white photographs and other visual aids enhance the text. Full text of many documents and legal forms. Cross-referencing within articles to related entries and extensive indexing and much more.

Gale Encyclopedia of American Law fully illuminates today’s leading cases, major statutes, legal terms and concepts, notable persons involved with the law, important documents and more. Legal issues are fully discussed in easy-to-understand language, including such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, physician-assisted suicide and thousands more.”

“Entries range from brief definitions of legal jargon to exhaustive examinations of courtroom procedure, from explanations of complex topics such as civil rights to biographies of standout attorneys, from analyses of controversial issues such as gun control to transcripts of crucial Supreme Court decisions. Each entry was written, updated, and reviewed by lawyers and professors with the layperson or beginning student in mind.”

Anex

The Anex is a three-volume set. It includes:
Milestones in the Law.
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas.
District of Columbia v. Heller.
Gideon v. Wainwright.
Kelo v. City of New London.
Milestones in the Law.
Lawrence v. Texas.
Mapp v. Ohio.
Marbury v. Madison.
Miranda v. Arizona.
New York Times v. Sullivan.
Roe v. Wade.
Primary Documents.
Foundations of U.S. Law.
Civil Rights.
Reflections on Law and Society.
Legal Miscellany.

See Also

American Convention on Human Rights
American Jurisprudence (encyclopedia)
United States main topics in the Encyclopedia
Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law
Encyclopedia of Public International Law update


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