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Lawtalk: The Unknown Stories Behind Familiar Legal Expressions
Fred R. Shapiro, associate librarian and lecturer in legal research at the Law School, James E. Clapp, Elizabeth G. Thornburg, and Marc Galanter
(Yale University Press)
“Lawtalk” explores the origins and uses of scores of popular law-related expressions whose stories may intrigue those interested in law, language, history, and culture. Each entry focuses on the most interesting and surprising aspects of the term and its evolution. Common misconceptions and popular myths are dispelled, and the book is embellished with historical images and humorous sidebars.
