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  • A great newcomer to the Oxford Companions3

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    Professors Cane and Conaghan have produced a foremost, practical reference work on law for all here. It will be of great primary use to scholars, trainees and learners, and also to general readers, and is a welcome addition to the "Companion series. This is a great comprehensive and diverse single volume reference work on law during this period of constant flux for all aspects of our changing legal world at the present time.
    The book provides unrivalled encyclopaedic coverage of the fundamental major areas of law, from specific laws to crimes, cases, personalities, legal events, the role of law in national and international politics, and laws underlying philosophy... and all in one place!
    This Companion project has been written by a team of 700 experts from all over the world. Sarah Carter deserves a special mention for the massive collation exercise and the attractive illustrations which offer access to a vast range of fascinating legal topics addressing such varied questions.
    Of interest to a wide range of readers, the Companion has over 1,700 specially commissioned articles, extensive cross referencing and 32 pages of illustrations. It provides greater depth than can be found in many legal dictionaries whilst remaining accessible to the non-specialist which is one if its greatest strengths.
    The introduction states that "this is a book about Law designed first and foremost for non-lawyers. As a lawyer and user myself, I quite agree. The authors hopes and expectations are fulfilled as it instructs, challenges, and entertains with excellent content, those great illustrations and a splendid subject index at the back.
    Cane & Conaghan succeed in providing readers with a much better understanding of the significance of law and the legal system. It doesnt intend to go into heavy specific detail which is a wise decision because the Companion blends the basics to indulge the occasional curiosity with useful suggestions for further reading paths which will not let you put this book down- always an indication of the success of any type of dictionary.
    Our laws are in a state of flux so this new Companion is as good as it can be for now, but I can see that there will be a need for regular new editions to keep up with the reform of law as changes take place. I will read and re-read it to keep up with events.
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