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The Law Says What?: Stuff You Didn’t Know About the Law (but Really Should!)
| Title | The Law Says What?: Stuff You Didn’t Know About the Law (but Really Should!) |
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| Date | 2024-10-12 22:19:36 |
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Desciption
There’s some important stuff you don’t know about the law (but really should)!What happens now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned? When can you legally use self-defense? How the hell does the Electoral College work, and who came up with it anyway? We hear about the law everywhere, from our social media feeds to 24/7 news coverage, and even during heated debates with friends and family. But do the people we’re listening to really understand the law, or how it works?The Law Says What? offers a crash course on some of the most bizarre, infuriating, and vitally important legal topics of today. Using real-world cases as a guide, you’ll explore laws that affect your everyday life and analyze the rationales behind the ones that might make your head spin.Your mind will be blown and you’ll even find yourself laughing as you learn about the weird quirks of criminal law, civil law, contract law, property law, tort law, international law, and courtroom procedure.You’ll discover things like: Why the police don’t actually have a legal duty to protect youHow marijuana is both legal and illegal at the same timeWhen you can be charged for murder without actually killing anyoneWhat someone has to do to legally steal your propertyAnd much more!Harvard Law School graduate and practicing attorney Maclen Stanley has already studied all the boring laws so you don’t have to, condensing the real-world legal cases into fascinating stories with valuable information. Designed to be easily digestible for all readers, you’ll feel like you’re having a casual conversation with a friend, rather than reading your mortgage disclosures.This book will help you make better decisions and have deeper conversations about the most important laws that affect you, your family, and your friends on a daily basis. Along the way, you’ll see that, in practice, the law—much like the human beings that create and enforce it—is actually pretty weird.The Law Says What? is perfect for fans of books like Freakonomics and Outliers, and anyone else who’s looking to engage with modern political discussions, educate themselves about the curiosities of our legal system, or even attend law school.You’ll also love this book if you’re curious about: Current eventsPoliticsThe U.S. legal systemThe ConstitutionThe justice system Read more
Review
Editorial Reviews Review "For anyone who doubts just how quirky and unpredictable the law can be, this book should be required reading. Maclen Stanley's book introduces readers to weird and often shocking aspects of the law. It is an immensely fascinating expose that readers will relish, not least of all because it is so well written, humorous, and at times dumbfounding." --Stephen J. Ceci, The H. L. Carr Chaired Professor of Psychology, Cornell University"Fascinating and surprising, funny and (often) enraging, The Law Says What? answers the questions about the law, the courts, and the police you'd always wondered about - as well as many you probably hadn't known to ask. With his clear exposition and wry wit, Maclen Stanley is one of few authors who can make a journey through the complexities of the legal system seem not only effortless but also highly entertaining. Enjoy a riveting read - and become a more informed citizen in the process." -- Anna Stansbury, Assistant Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management"The Law Says What? demonstrates that reality can actually be more bizarre than fiction. Defying stereotypes, Maclen Stanley proves that lawyers do have a sense of humor. True credit to the author for creating a book sure to leave readers intrigued, incredulous, and introspective about the evolving field of law." --Yungmoon Chang, Attorney, former Judicial Clerk in the United States District Court for the Central District of California"I see every day how the law can be both surprising and frustrating to the average citizen. We should all know more about the law, especially when the results are unexpected. Maclen Stanley provides an incredibly insightful (and often humorous) page-turner that will benefit anyone who reads it." --Polly Ruggles, Municipal Court Judge, City of Sheffield, Alabama"An awesome book for anyone who is interested in the law, or just likes to learn new things. The book is geared for non-lawyers, so even though I had no experience with the law, I was immediately hooked. Our American legal system truly is weird!" -- Phillip A. Abarca, MD, MPH"The law is the foundation of our democratic society but as every first-year law student quickly discovers, most of us have no clue about how the law actually applies to real-world situations that affect our lives. The Law Says What? is a brilliant, fascinating, fun, and easy-to-follow citizen's guide that fills this critical gap." --Scott Westfahl, Professor of Practice and Director of Executive Education, Harvard Law School About the Author Maclen Stanley is a Harvard Law School graduate and currently runs a law firm dedicated to pursuing claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, who is also a lawyer and just happened to be sitting next to him during his very first law school lecture. They argue less than you'd think.
