Five Types of Legal Arguments

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Summary: A recommendation from a student
Review: I am one of Professor Huhn's students at the University of Akron. He is an excellent professor, amazingly well versed in history and the law. His theory of the five types of legal arguments is very helpful in understanding and organizing such arguments, especially in the area of Constitutional law. It has helped me clarify the reasons behind the rulings and why the law is interpreted the way that it is. It has been helpful in all my classes, and I anticipate it will be most helpful on up-coming exams. As law students or practicing attorneys, you may not be able to benefit from Professor Huhn's lectures, but you will most certainly benefit from his book. I higly recommend it for first year students, as I think it will help you in clarifying what I am sure is still new and confusing material.

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Summary: Not just for law students
Review: This is an easy-to-read exploration of just what motivates our courts. The author provides a compelling view of what factors courts consider when they issue the decisions that affect our lives. He places his discussion in the context of some of the most influential court cases, which makes this a lively and stimulating read.

Law students will find this book indispensable in their studies, lawyers will a compelling structure of legal arguments to use in their briefs, and anyone can use it to evaluate critically the issues we see develop in our nation today.