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A Natural History of Legal Argument

Etiology, Elements, and Effects
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This book explores how trial lawyers, driven by self-interest, use argumentation to shape legal and ethical ideals in society through their manipulation of language, people, and objects. It argues that by employing various persuasive styles and deceptive strategies, lawyers influence juries and affect broader legal and... Read More
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This book explores how trial lawyers, driven by self-interest, use argumentation to shape legal and ethical ideals in society through their manipulation of language, people, and objects.

This book explores how trial lawyers, driven by self-interest, use argumentation to shape legal and ethical ideals in society through their manipulation of language, people, and objects.

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This book explores how trial lawyers, driven by self-interest, use argumentation to shape legal and ethical ideals in society through their manipulation of language, people, and objects.

It argues that by employing various persuasive styles and deceptive strategies, lawyers influence juries and affect broader legal and communal values. These individual actions, while focused on client interests, collectively contribute to significant social changes in the practice and perception of law.

A Natural History of Legal Argument delves into the nuanced ways in which these legal practitioners craft their arguments to not only serve their clients but also to redefine the boundaries of legal discourse.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781666954111

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 February 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Geordie Duckler is a trial attorney and biologist with over 37 years of experience.

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