Fair Mechanism: Introduction to Legal Systems and Procedures

Author: (USA) Mayers, L. (Author), annotated by Song Lei
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: "The English Library for College Students" is a series of English reading materials designed for Chinese college students. Each book is an annotated reader, helping to improve humanities literacy through studying cultural classics. Fair Mechanism – An Introduction to Legal Systems and Procedures primarily introduces the origins of American law and categorically presents an overview of civil law, criminal law, administrative litigation law, military law, court procedures, and other aspects. For readers interested in the common law system, this is a highly informative reader. The purpose of this book is to provide a foundational reader on the American judicial system and procedures for non-law students and general readers, while also serving as a professional English reading material for law students and legal professionals. The language used is standardized, standard, and appropriately challenging. While readers gain an understanding of the American legal system, they can also enhance their English reading skills and learn a wealth of legal English expressions and vocabulary.