Introducing the law (7th ed.)

Gary Heilbronn, Paul Latimer, Jennifer Nielsen, Tony Pagone
Sydney : CCH Australia, 2008

ISBN: 9781921322037

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Book description
This edition incorporates important changes to chapters with topical updating. The book gives an authoritative overview of Australian law. Major topics for discussion include the relationship between law and society; the legislative process and the role of Parliament; changing the law; processes and institutions for settling disputes; criminal and civil procedures; and a critical evaluation of the legal system.
Introducing The Law 7th edition contains discussions of relevant landmark cases, reading and reference lists, a topical index, Case table and essay questions so that readers can reinforce and further develop their understanding of the Australian legal system.

About the author
Dr Gary Heilbronn is an Honorary Associate at the Law School at Monash University.
Paul Latimer is an Associate Professor of Law in the Department of Business Law and Taxation at Monash University.
Dr Jennifer Neilsen is a Senior Lecturer with the School of Law & Justice, Southern Cross University.
Tony Pagone is a Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Vice President of the International Commission of Jurists, Victoria.

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