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.
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.