Spotlight: Spanish Law Text Breaks New Ground for Vinson Institute
A new Spanish edition of a popular law textbook has been produced to help Georgia Latinos learn more about their legal rights and responsibilities. An Introduction to Law in Georgia "en español," currently in its third English edition, is unique in its coverage of both Georgia and federal law. The English and Spanish versions are published by the Vinson Institute.
"Since publication of the first edition of An Introduction to Law in Georgia in 1985, the State Bar of Georgia and the Vinson Institute have been working together to provide easily accessible information about state and national law to Georgia's young people," notes James Ledbetter, Vinson Institute director. "Publication of this Spanish edition extends the same opportunity to learn about the law to Spanish-speaking adults who have come here to live and work."
An Introduction to Law in Georgia "en español" closely follows its English counterpart by focusing on Georgia and federal law most relevant to daily life. Readers learn about what law is and who makes it; their constitutional rights and responsibilities; how the law relates to them as consumers, borrowers, tenants, homeowners, family members, employees, and drivers; how the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice processes work; and values underlying the legal system. New to the Spanish edition is a chapter on immigration law. (Not included are the index, photos, and cartoons found in the English version.)
Special features to enhance understanding include Law Talk sections to introduce concepts at the beginning of each chapter, Only the Facts and Think About questions to encourage readers to consider how laws apply to them, and case simulations and examples. Vocabulary words are defined within each chapter.
"As a public service and outreach unit of the University of Georgia, the Vinson Institute is committed to helping improve the quality of life in our state. We welcome the opportunity to provide this Spanish edition for broadening the general knowledge and life skills of a rapidly growing population within our communities," says Ledbetter.
Copies of An Introduction to Law in Georgia "en español", 364 pages, softbound, are available for $14.95 plus tax and shipping, from the Publications Program.
