Mark W. Klingensmith

Lyrics in the Law (eBook, PDF)

Music's Influence on America's Courts

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

In addition to citing case law, Judges have traditionally used recognized legal maxims or treatise citations to support their rulings. But today's judiciary is becoming more apt to use pop culture, modern music, as well as humor in their decisions. This book gives examples of how songs and their lyrics have influenced judges, provided themes for their decisions, and helped make existing law more accessible to lay persons. Mark W. Klingensmith examines the clever ways judges have used them to enhance their judicial writings and how modern day musical lyrics that have effectively become recognized legal maxims by the courts.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 1
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781978780316
• Artikelnr.: 74847289

Autorenporträt

Mark W. Klingensmith is judge on the State of Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter One: Overview
Chapter Two: The Beatles
Chapter Three: Bob Dylan
Chapter Four: Rock Music
Chapter Five: Pop Music
Chapter Six: Musical Standards
Chapter Seven: Rhythm & Blues
Chapter Eight: Folk Music
Chapter Nine: Rap Music
Chapter Ten: Country Music
Chapter Eleven: Gilbert & Sullivan
Chapter Twelve: Stage & Film
Chapter Thirteen: Musical Legal Maxims