The Legal Analyst

The Legal Analyst
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 714
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ISBN-10 : 9780226238364
ISBN-13 : 0226238369
Rating : 4/5 (369 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Legal Analyst by : Ward Farnsworth

Download or read book The Legal Analyst written by Ward Farnsworth and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2024-05-31 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are two kinds of knowledge law school teaches: legal rules on the one hand, and tools for thinking about legal problems on the other. Although the tools are far more interesting and useful than the rules, they tend to be neglected in favor of other aspects of the curriculum. In The Legal Analyst, Ward Farnsworth brings together in one place all of the most powerful of those tools for thinking about law. From classic ideas in game theory such as the “Prisoner’s Dilemma” and the “Stag Hunt” to psychological principles such as hindsight bias and framing effects, from ideas in jurisprudence such as the slippery slope to more than two dozen other such principles, Farnsworth’s guide leads readers through the fascinating world of legal thought. Each chapter introduces a single tool and shows how it can be used to solve different types of problems. The explanations are written in clear, lively language and illustrated with a wide range of examples. The Legal Analyst is an indispensable user’s manual for law students, experienced practitioners seeking a one-stop guide to legal principles, or anyone else with an interest in the law.


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