In this groundbreaking book, Scalia and Garner systematically explain all the most important principles of constitutional, statutory, and contractual interpretation in an engaging and informative style with hundreds of illustrations from actual cases. Is a burrito a sandwich? Is a corporation entitled to personal privacy? If you trade a gun for drugs, are you using a gun in a drug transaction? The authors grapple with these and dozens of equally curious questions while explaining the most principled, lucid, and reliable techniques for deriving meaning from authoritative texts. Meanwhile, the book takes up some of the most controversial issues in modern jurisprudence. What, exactly, is textualism? Why is strict construction a bad thing? What is the true doctrine of originalism? And which is more important: the spirit of the law, or the letter? The authors write with a well-argued point of view that is definitive yet nuanced, straightforward yet sophisticated.
Antonin Scalia, born in Trenton, New Jersey, was an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986. He served until his death in 2016. He was te first Italian-American justice. He was known for his conservative views and strong defense of the executive branch, believing the President of the United States should be paramount in most areas. In many cases, he wrote differing opinions than the court majority, and used scathing language to get his point across.
Bryan A. Garner is a noted author, lawyer, and lexicographer, widely known for his books on English grammar and legal writing. Among his most popular works are Garner's Modern English Usage, Legal Writing in Plain English, and The Elements of Legal Style. His writings typically blend prescriptive and descriptive linguistic advice and are regarded as invaluable resources in legal and scholarly contexts. Garner's contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Burton Award for Legal Achievement.
Garner was born in Lubbock, Texas. He has a profound passion for language and its proper use, which is reflected in his comprehensive approach to both general English and specific legal terminology. Over the years, he has collaborated with other esteemed authors and scholars, including Justice Antonin Scalia, with whom he co-authored Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges and Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts.
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In this groundbreaking book, Scalia and Garner systematically explain all the most important principles of constitutional, statutory, and contractual interpretation in an engaging and informative style with hundreds of illustrations from actual cases ...
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In this groundbreaking book, Scalia and Garner systematically explain all the most important principles of constitutional, statutory, and contractual interpretation in an engaging and informative style with hundreds of illustrations from actual cases. Is a burrito a sandwich? Is a corporation entitled to personal privacy? If you trade a gun for drugs, are you using a gun in a drug transaction? The authors grapple with these and dozens of equally curious questions while explaining the most principled, lucid, and reliable techniques for deriving meaning from authoritative texts. Meanwhile, the book takes up some of the most controversial issues in modern jurisprudence. What, exactly, is textualism? Why is strict construction a bad thing? What is the true doctrine of originalism? And which is more important: the spirit of the law, or the letter? The authors write with a well-argued point of view that is definitive yet nuanced, straightforward yet sophisticated.
Antonin Scalia, born in Trenton, New Jersey, was an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986. He served until his death in 2016. He was te first Italian-American justice. He was known for his conservative views and strong defense of the executive branch, believing the President of the United States should be paramount in most areas. In many cases, he wrote differing opinions than the court majority, and used scathing language to get his point across.
Bryan A. Garner is a noted author, lawyer, and lexicographer, widely known for his books on English grammar and legal writing. Among his most popular works are Garner's Modern English Usage, Legal Writing in Plain English, and The Elements of Legal Style. His writings typically blend prescriptive and descriptive linguistic advice and are regarded as invaluable resources in legal and scholarly contexts. Garner's contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Burton Award for Legal Achievement.
Garner was born in Lubbock, Texas. He has a profound passion for language and its proper use, which is reflected in his comprehensive approach to both general English and specific legal terminology. Over the years, he has collaborated with other esteemed authors and scholars, including Justice Antonin Scalia, with whom he co-authored Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges and Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts.
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