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Foundations of Law: Cases, Commentary and Ethics, 6th Edition

Ransford C. Pyle, Carol M. Bast

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Foundations of Law: Cases, Commentary and Ethics 6th Edition by Ransford C. Pyle/Carol M. Bast
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Clear, concise, and easy to understand, this updated Sixth Edition of FOUNDATIONS OF LAW: CASES, COMMENTARY, AND ETHICS provides a comprehensive overview of American law and its legal system to help students build the foundation necessary for success in advanced courses of study. Over 70 excerpted judicial opinions illustrate basic themes, while instructive case studies challenge students to apply concepts to difficult scenarios. To help students master key concepts, the Sixth Edition includes new chapter-opening learning objectives, as well as chapter review questions, critical thinking questions, and cyber exercises.

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Ransford C. Pyle

Ransford C. Pyle, J.D., Ph.D. retired as Associate Professor Emeritus from the University of Central Florida and resides in Gainesville, Florida. In addition to FOUNDATIONS OF LAW: CASES, COMMENTARY, AND ETHICS, he has authored several publications, including FAMILY LAW and BUSH V. GORE: UNDERSTANDING THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM. Dr. Pyle is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law and received a Doctoral Degree in Anthropology from the University of Florida.

Carol M. Bast

Carol M. Bast, J.D., is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida, where she has taught for the past 24 years. She teaches Legal Research and Legal Writing and is the author an undergraduate textbook on those topics, FOUNDATIONS OF LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING. Her areas of research and writing include eavesdropping and wiretapping, plagiarism, legal ethics, legal research, legal writing, and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Prior to becoming a professor, Bast clerked for a federal district judge and practiced corporate securities and real estate law. She received her J.D. magna cum laude from New York Law School in 1982 and her B.A. from Kalamazoo College in 1974.

What's New

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  • New chapter-opening learning objectives provide an overview of the information students must master in the chapter.
  • Key information, including licensing of paralegals, has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the field.
  • An updated chapter on Family Law provides current information on this fast-moving area of law.

Features

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  • All important areas of American law and its legal system, including ethics, are covered in a manner that doesn’t overwhelm students.
  • “You Be the Judge” features engage students and ask them to apply the concepts they are learning to a realistic case. These features can assigned or used to generate class discussion.
  • Chapter-ending review questions assess student understanding of key terms and concepts.
  • Critical thinking questions in every chapter are ideal for stimulating open-ended class discussions.
  • Excerpted cases that contain concurring and dissenting opinions are followed by questions that require students to think critically about the reasoning behind the opinions.
  • Cyber exercises give students an opportunity to research law and law-related resources.

Table of Contents

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1. Law and the Profession of Law.
2. Ethics.
3. Sources of the Law: Cases.
4. Sources of the Law: Legislation.
5. Trial and Appellate Courts.
6. State and Federal Courts.
7. Procedure in Civil Cases.
8. The Law of Criminal Procedure.
9. Criminal Law.
10. Torts, Personal Injury, and Compensation.
11. Contracts and Commercial Law.
12. The Law of Property.
13. Family Law.
14. Administrative Law and Procedure.
Appendix A: How to Read and Brief a Case.
Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States of America.
Glossary.
Index.

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MindTap Paralegal for Pyle/Bast’s Foundations of Law: Cases, Commentary, and Ethics, 6th Edition is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course—to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You. MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics, and add your own material or notes in the eBook.