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A Natural History of Legal Argument - by Geordie Duckler (Hardcover)
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- This book explores how trial lawyers, driven by self-interest, use argumentation to shape legal and ethical ideals in society through their manipulation of language, people, and objects.It argues that by employing various persuasive styles and deceptive strategies, lawyers influence juries and affect broader legal and communal values.
- About the Author: Geordie Duckler is a trial attorney and biologist with over 37 years of experience.
- 208 Pages
- Freedom + Security / Law Enforcement, Legal History
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About the Book
This book explores how trial lawyers, driven by self-interest, use argumentation to shape legal and ethical ideals in society through their manipulation of language, people, and objects.Book Synopsis
This book explores how trial lawyers, driven by self-interest, use argumentation to shape legal and ethical ideals in society through their manipulation of language, people, and objects.
It argues that by employing various persuasive styles and deceptive strategies, lawyers influence juries and affect broader legal and communal values. These individual actions, while focused on client interests, collectively contribute to significant social changes in the practice and perception of law.
About the Author
Geordie Duckler is a trial attorney and biologist with over 37 years of experience.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .99 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Freedom + Security / Law Enforcement
Sub-Genre: Legal History
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Format: Hardcover
Author: Geordie Duckler
Language: English
Street Date: November 27, 2025
TCIN: 1006854569
UPC: 9781666954111
Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-3794
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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