Blacks Law Dictionary [Paperback]

Bryan A. Garner (Editor), Becky R. McDaniel (Editor), David W. Schultz (Editor)

Product Details

• Paperback: 701 pages
• Publisher: West Group (July 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031406690X
• ISBN-13: 978-0314066909
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #705,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Law > Dictionaries & Terminology

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a tome of some substance, December 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Blacks Law Dictionary (Paperback)

The point of contention which normally arises in a discussion of this Pocket Edition of Black's Law Dictionary is the price. Many other products exist which are less than half the $ price tag.

The only response is that these other books are a waste of money. Dollar for dollar there is no better option than this near perfect book. The months of preparation by renowned lexicographer Bryan Garner (author of the Dictionary of Modern American Usage), along with legal librarians and any number of other professionals and assistants have created a volume that will serve the law student especially well.

The relief of not carrying the full dictionary in their backpacks is worth the students' money. And every student should own both a full and a pocket dictionary. These are indispensable tools.

If you are not going to carry Black's Pocket Dictionary you are better off using the full 7th edition available (maybe) at the reference desk of your law library. Save your money.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Debater's dream book!, August 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Blacks Law Dictionary (Paperback)

Black's Law Dictionary has come in handy on many occassions, especially during Debate meets. It is considered the most reliable source for definitions concerning the debate topic.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of legal dictionaries; a "must have", May 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Blacks Law Dictionary (Paperback)

This is the best of the legal dictionaries. It is much better than Barrons. I bought a copy as a first-year law student, and still keep it with me. Highly recommended.