Legal Environment, 8th Edition
Book Metadata:
- Title: Legal Environment (MindTap Course List)
- Author: Jeffrey F. Beatty, Susan S. Samuelson, Patricia Sanchez Abril
- Edition: 8th
- Publisher: Cengage Learning
- Publication Date: March 24, 2021
- ISBN-10: 0357634446
- ISBN-13: 978-0357634448
Description:
Discover a legal environment text designed to be as engaging as it is informative. Legal Environment, 8th Edition by Beatty, Samuelson, and Abril stands out for its extremely reader-friendly approach, utilizing a conversational writing style to explain complex topics in easy-to-understand language. Because the award-winning authors practiced law before entering academia, they provide a unique perspective on how the law actually functions in everyday business practice.
This edition is packed with current examples and real-life scenarios that are highly relevant to today’s professional world. Readers will explore modern legal issues such as marijuana contracts, the impact of COVID-19, and the #MeToo movement in the workplace. The text carefully selects topics to pique interest, including a deep dive into today’s digital landscape with comprehensive information on privacy and intellectual property.
Beyond standard legal theory, the book offers a practical approach to ethics, drawing on the latest research to explain the psychological and situational factors behind unethical decision-making. By combining rigorous legal standards with relatable, real-world business scenarios, this text ensures that readers not only understand the law but also know how to apply it effectively in a commercial environment.