The Language of Statutes: Laws and Their Interpretation

by Lawrence M. Solan

Pulling the rug out from debates about interpretation, The Language of Statutes joins together learning from law, linguistics, and cognitive science to illuminate the fundamental issues and problems in this highly contested area. Here, Lawrence M. Solan argues that statutory interpretation is alive, well, and not in need of the major overhaul that many have suggested. Rather, he suggests, the majority of people understand their rights and obligations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226767965
• ISBN13: 9780226767963
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.1"