West's Encyclopedia of American Law, which replaces The Guide to American Law, provides current information on 5,000 legal topics in 12 volumes. This authoritative reference includes 630 brand-new entries, 2,000 revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more. Legal issues are fully discussed in easy-to-understand language, including such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, physician-assisted suicide and thousands more.
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West's Encyclopedia of American Law, which replaces The Guide to American Law, provides current information on 5,000 legal topics in 12 volumes. This authoritative reference includes 630 brand-new entries, 2,000 revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more. Legal issues are fully discussed in easy-to-understand language, including such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, physician-assisted suicide and thousands more.