Natural History of Legal Argument Etiology, Elements, and Effects
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Biografisk notat
Geordie Duckler is a trial attorney and biologist with over 37 years of experience.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.
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Manipulation of Language to Advance Personal Interests
Chapter 2: The Manipulation of People to Advance Personal Interests
Chapter 3: The Manipulation of Objects to Advance Personal Interests
Chapter 4: Cell Evolution as Metaphor for the Common Law's Evolution through Argument
Conclusion
Envoi
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
This book provides a compelling analysis of how trial lawyers' self-interested and strategic persuasion techniques reshape legal norms over time, making it essential reading for legal scholars and trial attorneys.
Duckler’s historical case studies show students of rhetoric, law, and ethics how courtroom language and performance shape public conceptions of justice.
This book reveals the often-overlooked micro-level tactics of trial lawyers that, when accumulated, drive systemic changes in legal and societal values, making it valuable for both academics and practitioners.