BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition
Stock photo: cover may vary

Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition Paperback - 2019

by Robert A. Kagan

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition

From the publisher

In the first edition of this groundbreaking book, Robert Kagan explained why America is much more adversarial--likely to rely on legal threats and lawsuits--than other economically advanced countries, with more prescriptive laws, more costly adjudications, and more severe penalties. This updated edition also addresses the rise of the conservative legal movement and anti-statism in the Republican party, which have put in sharp relief the virtues of adversarial legalism in its ability to empower citizens, lawyers, and judges to mount challenges to the arbitrary or unlawful exercise of government authority.

"This is a wonderful piece of work, richly detailed and beautifully written. It is the best, sanest, and most comprehensive evaluation and critique of the American way of law that I have seen. Every serious scholar concerned with justice and efficiency, and every policymaker who is serious about improving the American legal order, should read this trenchant and exciting book."
--Lawrence Friedman, Stanford University

"A tour de force. It is an elegantly written, consistently insightful analysis and critique of the American emphasis on litigation and punitive sanctions in the policy and administrative process."
--Charles R. Epp, Law and Society Review

Details

  • Title Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition
  • Author Robert A. Kagan
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 432
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Harvard University Press
  • Publication date 2019-10-08
  • Features Bibliography, Index
  • ISBN 9780674238367 / 0674238362
  • Weight 1.28 lbs (0.58 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.8 x 5.7 x 1.2 in (22.35 x 14.48 x 3.05 cm)
  • Category Legal Reference / Law Profession
  • Library of Congress subjects Law - Political aspects, Justice, Administration of - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2019010206
  • Dewey Decimal Code 347.73

More Copies for Sale

Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition

Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition

by Robert A. Kagan

  • New
  • Paperback
  • first
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780674238367 / 0674238362
Quantity available
10
Seller
Item price
A$57.18
A$19.03 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Paperback / softback. New. In the first edition of this groundbreaking book, Robert Kagan explained why America is much more adversarial-likely to rely on legal threats and lawsuits-than other economically advanced countries, with more prescriptive laws, more costly adjudications, and more severe penalties. This updated edition also addresses the rise of the conservative legal movement and anti-statism in the Republican party, which have put in sharp relief the virtues of adversarial legalism in its ability to empower citizens, lawyers, and judges to mount challenges to the arbitrary or unlawful exercise of government authority. "This is a wonderful piece of work, richly detailed and beautifully written. It is the best, sanest, and most comprehensive evaluation and critique of the American way of law that I have seen. Every serious scholar concerned with justice and efficiency, and every policymaker who is serious about improving the American legal order should read this trenchant and exciting… Read more
Add to wish list
Item price
A$57.18
A$19.03 Delivery to USA
Adversarial Legalism

Adversarial Legalism

by Robert A. Kagan, Teemu Ruskola, Robert A. Kagan, Hansong Li, Andrew P. McLean, Donald L. Drakeman

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780674238367 / 0674238362
Quantity available
2
Seller
Item price
A$45.31
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Paperback. NEW. US Standard Edition. We will ship same day or next day with trackable delivery method. Expedited Shipping Available. We don't entertain INTERNATIONAL orders ATM. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$45.31
Free Delivery to USA
Adversarial Legalism
Stock photo: cover may vary

Adversarial Legalism

by Kagan, Robert a,

  • New
Condition
New
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780674238367 / 0674238362
Quantity available
5
Seller
Item price
A$51.78
A$5.77 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
new.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$51.78
A$5.77 Delivery to USA
Adversarial Legalism
Stock photo: cover may vary

Adversarial Legalism

by Kagan, Robert a,

  • Used
Condition
New
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780674238367 / 0674238362
Quantity available
5
Seller
Item price
A$51.78
A$5.77 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
like new.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$51.78
A$5.77 Delivery to USA
Adversarial Legalism – The American Way of Law, Second Edition
Stock photo: cover may vary

Adversarial Legalism – The American Way of Law, Second Edition

by Kagan, Robert A.

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780674238367 / 0674238362
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$72.06
A$47.81 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Harvard Univ Pr, 2019. Paperback. New. 2nd reprint edition. 400 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.25 inches.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$72.06
A$47.81 Delivery to USA
Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition
Stock photo: cover may vary

Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition

by Kagan, Robert A

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Edition
2
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780674238367 / 0674238362
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$64.08
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Harvard University Press, 2019-10-01. 2. paperback. New. 6.00x1.08x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$64.08
Free Delivery to USA

Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition

Kagan

We're sorry, this copy is no longer available.
Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition
Stock photo: cover may vary

Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition

by Kagan

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780674238367 / 0674238362
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$90.26
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$90.26
Free Delivery to USA
Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition
Stock photo: cover may vary

Adversarial Legalism: The American Way of Law, Second Edition

by Kagan, Robert A

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780674238367 / 0674238362
Quantity available
2
Seller
Item price
A$102.07
A$5.64 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Harvard University Press, 2019-10-08. paperback. Good. 5x0x8. Textbook, May Have Highlights, Notes and/or Underlining, BOOK ONLY-NO ACCESS CODE, NO CD, Ships with Tracking
Add to wish list
Item price
A$102.07
A$5.64 Delivery to USA
Adversarial Legalism
Stock photo: cover may vary

Adversarial Legalism

  • New
Condition
New
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780674238367 / 0674238362
Quantity available
3
Seller
Item price
A$104.21
A$5.77 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Harvard University Press . Papeback. New.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$104.21
A$5.77 Delivery to USA