Lowering the bar : lawyer jokes and legal culture / Marc Galanter.
| Author/creator | Galanter, Marc, 1931- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Madison, Wis. : University of Wisconsin Press, ©2005. |
| Description | xvii, 429 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Lies and strategems : the corruption of discourse -- The lawyer as economic predator -- Playmates of the devil -- Conflict : lawyers as fomenters of strife -- The demography of the world of lawyer jokes -- Betrayers of trust -- The lawyer as morally deficient -- Lawyers as objects of scorn -- "A good start!" death wish jokes -- Enemies of justice -- Only in America? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 357-411) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005005443 |
| ISBN | 0299213501 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | K184 .G35 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |