Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law

The "Gale Encyclopedia, of Everyday Law fills a much-needed gap between legal texts focusing on the theory and history behind the law and more practical guides dealing with the law and its everyday effect upon its citizens. Containing approximately 200 articles, the "Encyclopedia includes: brief descriptions of each issue's historical background, covering important statutes and cases; profiles of various U.S. laws and regulations; details of how laws and regulations vary from state to state; and comprehensive bibliographies, including print and Web resources and lists of relevant organizations.