Overview
Legal Issues Across the Globe is an academic series showcasing the diversity of legal approaches to issues making headlines worldwide. Each chapter is devoted to a single topic and presents twelve country essays examining how the nation's history and culture have influenced legislative and judicial actions. Essays also feature brief narratives depicting the impact of a country's laws on individuals. Equally weighted discussions for each nation yield a panoramic view of the issue and invite the reader to compare and contrast the various stances taken. Boasting contributions from an international cast of law-school faculty, the series provides contextual legal content that supports collegiate global studies curriculum.
Features & Benefits
- LEGAL ISSUES ACROSS THE GLOBE provides truly global coverage, with 50 countries represented in volume one and entries are that are weighted equally, with the U.S. accounting for 10% of content
- well-written essays that summarize and clarify complex events
- introductory narratives and sidebars that personalize the topic by exploring an issue's impact on an individual
- photographs and infographics that further illuminate and contextualize the topic.
- An international cast of advisors, contributors, and academic reviewers bring insight, authority, and a global perspective to the book.
What's New
Each chapter covers a specific topic, starting with a general overview and then presenting 12 country essays.
