This book thoroughly explores the philosophy of law from political, social, and economical perspectives, in a skillful approach without confusing legalese. It introduces readers to everyday law practices and procedures, as well as the American legal system. The authors explain the basics - from how a lawsuit is filed to the final appeal. Practical coverage on topics such as contracts, wills, and torts complete this reference guide. For anyone fascinated by the changes in - and stability of - the law.

American Law and Legal Systems (4th Edition)

Calvi, James V.

Coleman, Susan

Legal Theory & Systems

PRENTICE/HALL

This volume presents a clear examination of the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework. Coverage introduces readers to operative legal concepts, everyday law practices, substantive procedures, and the intricacies of the American legal system. Eliminating confusing legalese, the authors skillfully explain the basics—from how a lawsuit is filed to the final appeal—and review English legal roots. The survey addresses history and the law, court organization, procedure and evidence, limitations, constitutional law, criminal law, administrative law, environmental law, torts, contracts, and property law. For those interested in a greater understanding of the American legal system.

American Law and Legal Systems

Law Practice

This book attempts to help students of constitutional and criminal law to understand Supreme Court opinions. Students often find it difficult to understand the archaic language used by some justices, to grasp the subtleties and nuances of an opinion, to see how the cases fit together. Cases selected for this book are ones on which there was a consensus that they were landmark cases or destined to become one.

Cases in Constitutional Law: Summaries and Critiques

Rules & Procedures

Pearson College Div

This book presents a clear examination of the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework. Coverage introduces readers to operative legal concepts, everyday law practices, substantive procedures, and the intricacies of the American legal system. Eliminating confusing legalese, the authors skillfully explain the basics–from how a lawsuit is filed to the final appeal–and review English legal roots.  The survey addresses history and the law, court organization, procedure and evidence, limitations, constitutional law, criminal law, administrative law, environmental law, torts, contracts, and property law.  For those interested in a greater understanding of the American legal system.

American Law and Legal Systems (6th Edition)

Philosophy

This is an introductory government text that fits both an integrated approach—Texas-U.S. Government—and an independent approach. It provides in-depth coverage of Texas government, making comparisons and contrasts to national institutions on a strict as-needed basis.

Texas Government

Business & Money

Education & Reference

Updated in a new 7th edition, American Law and Legal Systems examines the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework with great clarity and insight. Readers are introduced to operative legal concepts, everyday law practices, substantive procedures, and the intricacies of the American legal system. Eliminating confusing legalese, the authors skillfully explain the basics–from how a lawsuit is filed to the final appeal. This new edition provides essential updates to forensic and scientific evidence, contract law, family law, and includes new text boxes and tables to help readers understand, remember, and apply central concepts.

American Law and Legal Systems (7th Edition)

Pearson

MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the research process so they can complete research projects confidently and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the research process itself—including tips on how to navigate and maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an academic assignment with endnotes and bibliography.      This book presents a clear examination of the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework. Coverage introduces readers to operative legal concepts, everyday law practices, substantive procedures, and the intricacies of the American legal system. Eliminating confusing legalese, the authors skillfully explain the basics—from how a lawsuit is filed to the final appeal—and review English legal roots.  The survey addresses history and the law, court organization, procedure and evidence, limitations, constitutional law, criminal law, administrative law, environmental law, torts, contracts, and property law.  For those interested in a greater understanding of the American legal system.

American Law and Legal Systems + Mysearchlab

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Longman Pub. Group

Creating the Social Venture

Social entrepreneurship is a growing area, and we frequently hear of new ventures committed to social change. In academia, however, social entrepreneurship has typically been taught as a ‘version’ of entrepreneurship, ignoring the unique structure, challenges and goals of the social venture. In their new book, Coleman and Kariv draw on the latest theory and research to provide boundaries to the definition of social entrepreneurship, discussing both what it is, and what it is not. The book answers several key questions: <ul>
<li>Who are social entrepreneurs?</li> <li>What is the process for identifying and solving a social need?</li> <li>What are the differences between for-profit and not-for-profit social ventures?</li> </ul>
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<li>What is the role of innovation?</li> <li>How do we develop high performing firms?</li> <li>How do we measure success?</li> </ul>
The focus on context allows students to appreciate how social entrepreneurship develops and operates in different countries and cultures, lending a global perspective to the book. Combined with rich pedagogy and a companion website, it provides students with all the learning tools they need to grasp this important subject.

Kariv, Dafna

Economics

Routledge

A Rising Tide: Financing Strategies for Women-Owned Firms

Women-owned firms represent an increasingly important segment of the small business sector. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 7.8 million women-owned firms in the United States in 2007, generating $1.2 trillion in revenues and providing employment for 7.6 million people. A Rising Tide presents the financial strategies that have helped today's bold and creative women entrepreneurs to succeed. The authors take a "lifecycle approach" in discussing the issues and strategies for different types of women-owned firms, from nascent and home-based firms to growth-oriented and technology-based enterprises. Each chapter includes real-world cases studies featuring women entrepreneurs as a way to bring the book's lessons to life. Uniquely, this book ties together the latest research on financing women-owned businesses and its implications for actual or potential entrepreneurs. Drawing on the Kauffman Firm Survey, a longitudinal survey of over 4,000 new firms, the authors are able to provide particularly useful conclusions, making this a must read for the thousands of women who are starting or may start businesses in the next few years. Click here to view the book trailer.

Robb, Alicia

Finance

Stanford Economics and Finance

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American Law and Legal Systems (4th Edition)

American Law and Legal Systems

Cases in Constitutional Law: Summaries and Critiques

American Law and Legal Systems (6th Edition)

Texas Government

American Law and Legal Systems (7th Edition)

American Law and Legal Systems + Mysearchlab

Creating the Social Venture

Creating the Social Venture

A Rising Tide: Financing Strategies for Women-Owned Firms