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The law is full of stories, ranging from the competing narratives presented at trials to the Olympian historical narratives set forth in Supreme Court opinions. How those stories are told and listened to makes a crucial difference to those whose lives are reworked in legal storytelling. The public at large has increasingly been drawn to law as an area where vivid human stories are played out with distinctively high stakes. And scholars in several fields have recently come to recognize that law's stories need to be studied critically.This notable volumeinspired by a symposium held at Yale Law Schoolbrings together an exceptional group of wellknown figures in law and literary studies to take a probing look at how and why stories are told in the law and how they are constructed and made effective. Why is it that some storiesconfessions, victim impact statementscan be excluded from decisionmakers' hearing? How do judges claim the authority by which they impose certain stories on reality?Law's Stories opens new perspectives on the law, as narrative exchange, performance, explanation. It provides a compelling encounter of law and literature, seen as two wary but necessary interlocutors.ContributorsJ. M. BalkinPeter BrooksHarlon L. DaltonAlan M. DershowitzDaniel A. FarberRobert A. FergusonPaul GewirtzJohn HollanderAnthony KronmanPierre N. LevalSanford LevinsonCatharine MacKinnonJanet MalcolmMartha MinowDavid N. RosenElaine ScarryLouis Michael SeidmanSuzanna SherryReva B. SiegelRobert Weisberg
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Law's Stories: Narrative and Rhetoric in the Law'? A: The book explores how narratives are constructed and presented in the legal system, examining the impact of storytelling on judicial decision-making and public perception of law.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this volume? A: The book features contributions from well-known figures in law and literary studies, including J. M. Balkin, Peter Brooks, Harlon L. Dalton, and Catharine MacKinnon, among others.
- Q: What kind of insights can I gain from reading this book? A: Readers can gain new perspectives on the interplay between law and literature, understanding how narratives shape legal outcomes and the authority of judges.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a legal background? A: Yes, the book is accessible to a general audience interested in the intersection of law and storytelling, making it suitable for readers without a legal background.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Law's Stories'? A: The book was published on March 30, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 298 pages.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Can this book help law students in their studies? A: Yes, it provides critical insights and perspectives that can enhance the understanding of narrative techniques in legal contexts, making it valuable for law students.
- Q: Does 'Law's Stories' cover contemporary legal issues? A: While the book discusses narratives in law, it may not focus specifically on contemporary issues, as it reflects on broader themes in legal storytelling.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book's essays? A: The essays explore themes such as the exclusion of certain narratives in legal proceedings, the authority of judges, and how stories influence the legal process.