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This article is from the Legal Research FAQ, by Mark Eckenwiler with numerous contributions by others.

4.2 Doing Legal Research: Subject Area Resources

Special reference works and treatises simplify research in
several major areas of the law. In addition to the specialty works
listed below, you may also find so-called "hornbooks" helpful.
These are general reference works that provide an overview of a
particular subject, and are generally not as up-to-date as the
works listed below. While the name Hornbook Series belongs to one
publisher, there are usually several hornbooks in each area. Your
law librarian will be able to direct you to these, as well as to
the resources listed below.

 

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