His book on the english legal system written with david kelly informed and educated generations of law students fast becoming a leading text. Explore books by gary slapper with our selection at. He is a door tenant at 36 bedford row, the chambers of frances oldham qc, and a writer on law for the times. He is uk representative of the international bar associations academics forum. Dec 07, 2010 this is a clear and readable book about uk law, ideal for anyone who is looking for a good general book on the subject. It is with great sadness that the death of professor gary slapper is announced. Students may also be familiar with his book the english legal system, which slapper coauthored with david kelly. How the law works ebook by gary slapper rakuten kobo. Professor gary slapper is global professor at new york university, director of nyu london and a door tenant at 36 bedford row. Dec 15, 2016 gary slapper was born in london on 25 september 1958 and studied law at university college london 1980.
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How the law works is a refreshingly clear and reliable guide to the legal system in the uk. A clear, accessible and irreverent guide to how the uks legal mac. Offering interesting and comprehensive coverage, it makes sense of all the curious features of the law in day to day life and in current affairs. It is a must read for anyone interested in how society is shaped and controlled via law. He is a door tenant at 36 bedford row and a legal columnist for the times. Gary slapper and david kelly continue their successful collaboration with the publication of english law. Dr steven vaughan, solicitor, senior lecturer, birmingham law school how the law works is a. Gary was professor of law, and the first head of the law school at the open university until 2011.
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Gary slapper, llb, llm, phd, pgce law, is professor of law, and director of the centre for law, at the open university, and writes a legal column for the times. Then, the english legal system 20152016 by gary slapper and david kelly is or should be the main textbook you should acquire. Gary slapper was born in london on 25 september 1958 and studied law at university college london 1980. English law by professor gary slapper and david kelly 3rd. How the law works 4th edition gary slapper routledge book. The basics by gary slapper available from rakuten kobo. Synopsis whether you are engaged in the study of law, are considering studying law at university, are a business professional or want to find out more about the law in general, slapper and kellys english law offers a clear, lively and reliable point of entry to the law in england and wales.
Mar 19, 2020 book column on weird cases by gary slapper. How the law works is a refreshingly clear and reliable guide to todays legal system. He has been head of the law school at the open university and global. Dr steven vaughan, solicitor, senior lecturer, birmingham law school how the law works is a comprehensive, witty and easyt. The english legal system by gary slapper, 97818284470, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A good comprehension of the english legal system requires knowledge and skill in a number of disciplines. Gary first joined the ou in 1997 and was instrumental in the founding of the ou law school and the uks first taught distance law degree offered jointly in partnership with the then college of. How the law works is a gem of a book, for law students and for everyone else. Annually updated, this authoritative textbook clearly describes the legal rules of england and wales and their collective influence as a sociocultural institution. David kelly was formerly principal lecturer in law at the staffordshire university law school. Dec 06, 2016 as the profession comes to terms with his death, legal cheek looks back at gary slappers life and career lawyers are in mourning today over the news gary slapper has sadly passed away. He has written an online weird cases column in the times for years.
He then became head of law at elm park community college 198185 while gaining a postgraduate certificate in education at the university of manchester 1984. Gary slapper is professor of law, and director of the law school, at the open university. Jan 01, 2001 since the fourth edition of this book in 1999, the english legal system has undergone major and comprehensive changes. His book how the law works is published by routledge. Gary slapper and steve tombs, corporate crime pdf free. Open research online items authored or edited by gary slapper.
A book that challenges many aspects of conventional criminological theory makes a compelling read, particularly if it does this by examining corporate crime. Gary slapper has a very readable style and manages to make interesting, what is for most people a pretty stodgy subject. Gary slapper, david kelly slapper and kellys the english legal system explains and critically assesses how our law is made and applied. Since the fourth edition of this book in 1999, the english legal system has undergone major and comprehensive changes. Gary slapper, llb, llm, phd, pgce law, is professor of law, and director of the centre for law, at the open university, and writes a legal column for the. Tributes to gary slapper, the first head of the law. Dr slapper read law at university college london, and was a postgraduate student at the london school of economics. You can buy used bar prep books from people who just took the bar and paid a fortune for a prep class if you want summaries in detail on many legal topics not all are on the bar exam so th. This is a clear and readable book about uk law, ideal for anyone who is looking for a good general book on the subject. Professor gary slapper is global professor at new york university, and the author of many major law books, and academic articles. How the law works isbn 9780415816342 pdf epub gary slapper. This slim volume has rapidly become the book guardianreading lawyers are most likely to recommend to anyone.
Dr steven vaughan, solicitor, senior lecturer, birmingham law school how the law works is a comprehensive, witty and easytoread guide to the law. As the profession comes to terms with his death, legal cheek looks back at gary slappers life and career lawyers are in mourning today over the news gary slapper has sadly passed away. Read how the law works by gary slapper available from rakuten kobo. Jun 29, 2009 gary slapper, llb, llm, phd, pgce law, is professor of law, and director of the centre for law, at the open university, and writes a legal column for the times. Throughout the work, there is critical analysis and evaluation, enabling the reader to become familiar with the meaning of legal concepts and principles while, at the same time, gaining an insight into the complexities that often surround them. An engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life.
David kelly, ba, ba law, phd, is principal lecturer in law, and director of the centre for critical legal studies, at staffordshire university. Gary slapper has a very clear style and manages to make interesting, what is for most people a pretty stodgy subject. Gary slapper is global professor at new york university, and the author of many major law books, and academic articles. Slapper and kellys the english legal system explains and critically assesses how our law is made and applied. The system itself is the result of developments in law, economy, politics, sociological change and the theories which feed all these bodies of knowledge.
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