David Pester Finding Legal Information

Annotation

Given the vast amount of legal information available, it is sometimes very difficult - and certainly very time consuming - to know where to start looking for the specific information you require. This book, covering the most up-to-date information sources (printed and electronic), helps guide the reader towards the information they need. It is an accessible and easy-to-use directory of legal information sources for librarians, lawyers, students and anyone needing legal information. The book covers mainly British and European Union law and includes general material and the main subject areas, including online and internet sources. It also lists reference material, such as legal dictionaries and directories. The book is essentially a directory of information sources, with publishing details (including ISBN), and short comments where useful. Electronic sources are mentioned where relevant, with details of scope and any limitations of coverage.Comprehensive and up-to-date (covering electronic sources and important legal developments, including civil procedure and human rights)Covers the massive expansion of information on the web and online servicesBased on the author's considerable experience - thus, he has gained a detailed and wide ranging understanding and appreciation of users' needs and areas of interest