Contemporary American Law

Author: He Jiahong
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: Compared to other major world powers, the history of the United States is relatively short, but it has strong historical continuity and a stable constitutional system. Its economy is highly developed, but there is a significant gap between the rich and the poor. Its legal system is well-established, yet its crime rate is very high. Prisons are overcrowded. It advocates freedom of thought and institutional innovation, yet it is a Western country with strong religious influences. Its elementary and secondary education has been heavily criticized, yet it seems mediocre yet continuously attracts top-tier global scientific and technological talent, while maintaining strong social cohesion and cultural inclusivity. Domestically, it promotes democracy and equality, offering tolerance and diversity, but in international affairs, it often acts arrogantly and domineeringly. Contemporary American Series is a set of ten volumes, each discussing a different aspect of contemporary America: economy, politics, military, foreign affairs, law, religion, society, culture, education, and science and technology. This series aims to popularize knowledge about contemporary America, primarily through objective introductions, while also analyzing and commenting on various aspects of American social life. The term "contemporary" refers to the 1990s. Of course, the ten aspects mentioned above vary in their circumstances. Some, like foreign affairs, may change rapidly, while others, such as society and religion, may have more continuity. However, the purpose of this series is to provide readers with a comprehensive and objective introduction to various aspects of American society.