This book provides an accessible introductory look at Canada's law, surveying the nature, origins and operation of our legal system and addressing its role in a changing society. Extensively revised from the previous four editions, Looking at Law introduces readers to concepts of law, the history of Canada's legal systems, the sources of law, the doctrinal areas of law and procedure, the role of lawyers, judges and other personnel, the courts and other forms of dispute resolution, and the prospects of change through law reform and rights struggles. All prices are stated in Canadian funds unless otherwise noted.
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Professor Fitzgerald co-authored the previous editions with the late King McShane. LL.M. London, D. Jur. York is a Professor of Law at Carleton University. Professor Wright has published extensively on Canadian legal history and has taught interdisciplinary legal studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels for over a decade.