Ignorance Is No Excuse
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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The law does not forgive what you do not know — and Ignorance Is No Excuse arms the everyday reader with the legal literacy needed to navigate that unforgiving reality. Written for a general Australian audience, this accessible yet authoritative guide breaks down the foundational principles of the legal system, illuminating how common laws and regulations directly affect ordinary citizens in their daily lives. Co-authored by three credentialed academics and legal professionals — E.K. Braybrooke, D.A. Sinclair, and J.A. Sonnemann — the work presents complex legal concepts in plain language, making the mechanics of the law comprehensible without sacrificing accuracy or depth. The book argues persuasively that legal ignorance is not a passive condition but a preventable one, and it empowers readers to recognise their rights and responsibilities before costly mistakes are made. Its tone is measured and instructive, reflecting the authors' combined expertise across law and education, and its structure methodically guides the reader from broad legal principles to specific, practical applications. Published by Longman Cheshire, a respected imprint in Australian academic publishing, this volume occupies a vital space between legal textbook and civic handbook — leaving the reader to wonder just how many of the laws that govern their life they have yet to discover.
Author: E.K. Braybrooke, D.A. Sinclair, J.A. Sonnemann
Format: Paperback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
The law does not forgive what you do not know — and Ignorance Is No Excuse arms the everyday reader with the legal literacy needed to navigate that unforgiving reality. Written for a general Australian audience, this accessible yet authoritative guide breaks down the foundational principles of the legal system, illuminating how common laws and regulations directly affect ordinary citizens in their daily lives. Co-authored by three credentialed academics and legal professionals — E.K. Braybrooke, D.A. Sinclair, and J.A. Sonnemann — the work presents complex legal concepts in plain language, making the mechanics of the law comprehensible without sacrificing accuracy or depth. The book argues persuasively that legal ignorance is not a passive condition but a preventable one, and it empowers readers to recognise their rights and responsibilities before costly mistakes are made. Its tone is measured and instructive, reflecting the authors' combined expertise across law and education, and its structure methodically guides the reader from broad legal principles to specific, practical applications. Published by Longman Cheshire, a respected imprint in Australian academic publishing, this volume occupies a vital space between legal textbook and civic handbook — leaving the reader to wonder just how many of the laws that govern their life they have yet to discover.