Sharia (Islamic Law) in the Contemporary World: A Legal Research Guide

Legal Research Guides, New Book Breanne Callahan

  • First and only research guide of its kind
  • A comprehensive bibliography of essential academic literature on Sharia law
  • Unravels the complex theories, principles, and rules of Islamic jurisprudence
  • Perfect for students, professors, or anyone studying Sharia’s impact on a wide variety of national and international legal issues

About This Title

Sharia (Islamic Law) is one of the most established and controversial legal systems in the world. The literal meaning of Sharia is “the way to the watering hole” and is Islam’s prescribed way (or set of guidelines) for living morally and achieving salvation.

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California Administrative Law: A Legal Research Guide

Legal Research Guides, New Book Breanne Callahan

  • Practical step-by-step guide for tracking proposed regulations, locating administrative decisions, and researching California regulatory history tasks
  • Learn how to quickly and effectively retrieve hard-to-find materials available only in print and microfiche
  • Perfect for law librarians, attorneys, and law students researching California regulations, administrative decisions, and other materials

About This Title

California administrative law research can baffle new associates and experienced librarians alike. Sources are scattered across websites, print, and microfiche, with many major sources available only by contacting the state archives or finding a library with enough foresight to purchase duplicate print copies.

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Right to Be Forgotten: A Legal Research Guide

Legal Research Guides, New Book Lauren Mattiuzzo

  • First and only resource of its kind!
  • Concisely and clearly explains the brand-new legal concept of the right to be ‘erased’
  • Practical guide for lawyers, students, and tech companies
  • Locate essential primary and secondary sources on this emerging global topic

About This Title

The “right to be forgotten” is a brand-new legal concept. Also known as the right to erasure or to be delisted, the right to be forgotten came into legal existence when the European Court of Justice (ECJ) handed down its decision on May 13,

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Nonprofit Organizations Law: A Legal Research Guide

Hein Cites, Legal Research Guides, New Book Lauren Mattiuzzo

  • Only resource of its kind!
  • Provides an essential bibliography of primary and secondary sources on this
    growing topic
  • Perfect for lawyers, law students, librarians, and nonprofit organization researchers
  • Includes up-to-date information on all aspects of nonprofit sector, including
    federal tax legislation
  • Convenient, comprehensive and concise—easy to use for researchers

About This Title

The nonprofit sector of American society continues to be an increasingly important part of the United States economy,

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