United States law

Author: Chen Ji'an
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Although this book discusses the rigid American legal system, as the series editor, the author has written it not only with detailed content but also in line with the spirit of the series, making it lively and engaging in both style and substance. It is a beneficial and interesting cultural reading tool. When facing American law, one must not only know the "what" but also understand the "why." The author and series editor, Mr. Chen Ji'an, will explain everything to you. Mr. Chen Ji'an has lived in the United States for nearly four decades, studied law there, taught after graduation, and practiced as a lawyer for over a decade. In the ten chapters of American Law, he first introduces the origins of American law rooted in the founding period, the U.S. Constitution, civil rights and law, and the principles of American law. Then, he covers the general procedures of criminal and civil law, which are more accessible to the general public. Finally, of course, he includes an introduction to the legal profession and shares some of his personal experiences in the field.