Encyclopedia of American Law, 3rd Edition, VOLUME 7 : MC to PL

Project Editor: Donna Batten
Published/Released: June 2010
ISBN 13: 9781414443027
ISBN 10: 1414443021


This new edition, which replaces West's Encyclopedia of American Law, provides:
-Current information on 5,000 legal topics in 14 volumes cover important issues
-More than 60 brand-new entries and 2,000 revised articles
-Biographies of interesting and influential people who have played a part in creating or shaping U.S. law, along with a portrait, a timeline and a quote from the biographee
-Increased coverage of women and minorities
-Definitions of legal terms
-"In Focus" pieces that provide additional facts and details on important issues
-Color and black-and-white photographs and other visual aids enhance the text
-Full text of many documents and legal forms
-Cross-referencing within articles to related entries and extensive indexing
And much more

Encyclopedia of American Law fully illuminates today's leading cases, major statutes, legal terms and concepts, notable persons involved with the law, important documents 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.