Lyrics in the Law: Musics Influence on Americas Courts
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Lyrics in the Law: Musics Influence on Americas Courts
By (Author) Mark W. Klingensmith
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Lexington Books
5th November 2019
United States
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Jurisprudence and general issues
347.7314
Physical Properties
Hardback
382
Width 152mm, Height 229mm, Spine 29mm
780g
Description
Judges have traditionally used recognized legal maxims or treatise citations to support their rulings but todays judiciary is becoming more apt to use pop culture, modern music, as well as humor in their decisions. This book gives examples of how songs and their lyrics have influenced judges, provided themes for their decisions, and helped make existing law more accessible to lay persons. Mark Klingensmith examines how modern day musical lyrics that have effectively become recognized legal maxims by the courts and the clever ways judges have used them to enhance their judicial writings.
Reviews
A brilliant deep dive into the use of musical lyrics in judicial opinions - rock, pop, rap, operetta, country... it's all here. I will use this as an on-my-desk reference for as long as I keep writing. What a treat.--Michael L. Perlin, professor emeritus, New York Law School and author of Tangled Up in Law: The Jurisprudence of Bob Dylan, Fordham Urban Law Journal (2011)
Author Bio
Mark W. Klingensmith is judge on the State of Floridas Fourth District Court of Appeal.
