Download or read book American Law written by Lawrence Meir Friedman and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 1984 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thousands of rules affect our work and play, what we buy, and how we get along with our neighbors. This book meets the need of students and general readers alike for a comprehensive introduction to the American legal system. It explains how laws are made and brilliantly explores the way changes in law mirror, and sometimes guide, changes in society.