Professional & Niche
The Boundaries of Desire
Richard Oliver
A compelling exploration of the evolution of sex laws over the past century, revealing how legal systems have struggled to keep pace with changing social norms, scientific advancements, and power dynamics. From marital rape exemptions to the criminalization of contraception, this book uncovers the complex interplay between desire, morality, and the law, offering a thought-provoking analysis of the boundaries that define our sexual lives.
The Legal Analyst
Ward Farnsworth
A collection of tools for thinking about legal questions, gathering the most interesting ideas one learns about in law school and explaining them in plain language with lots of examples of how they work. It serves as a user’s guide meant to be helpful to a wide range of people: law students, lawyers, scholars, and anyone else with an interest in the legal system.
A Civil Action
Jonathan Harr
In Woburn, Massachusetts, a cluster of leukemia cases sparks a desperate search for answers. When a lawyer takes on the case, he uncovers a trail of corporate negligence and environmental contamination, leading to a gripping courtroom battle with far-reaching consequences.