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Seattle University School of Law

2002

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Book Review: In The Hands Of The People: The Trial Jury's Origins, Triumphs, Troubles, And Future In American Democracy By William L. Dwyer, Philip A. Talmadge Jan 2002

Book Review: In The Hands Of The People: The Trial Jury's Origins, Triumphs, Troubles, And Future In American Democracy By William L. Dwyer, Philip A. Talmadge

Seattle University Law Review

The author recommends In The Hands of the People to every high school or college civics instructor as a basic text on America's jury system. In this book, Judge Dwyer traces the history of the jury system in Anglo-American legal history from its earliest inception to its present status in the American justice system.


Explorations In The Classroom: A Book Review Of Secured Credit: A Systems Approach, Nathalie Martin Jan 2002

Explorations In The Classroom: A Book Review Of Secured Credit: A Systems Approach, Nathalie Martin

Seattle University Law Review

Students are often surprised by how much they enjoy commercial law. Anyone who finds either money or power interesting is likely to see the potential for fun in a class where these issues are discussed. In a capitalist society, "Money Law" reflects virtually all of our societal values in one way or another, reflects the culture of capitalism at work, and is "Law and Society" in the broadest sense. While most people find it hard to get excited about secured transactions, this sentiment is not likely to last long if the teacher uses Secured Credit: A Systems Approach. Part …