本書作者以精簡篇幅，扼要勾勒出美國法制的大致梗概。前三章從美國的源起與歷史背景談起，接著簡述法學教育以及實務上各類法律職業；中段第四至八章則以較為複雜的司法制度、立法制度、成文法及案例法為主軸，一步步地讓讀者瞭解美國法制精髓，並且以清晰一貫的邏輯，使讀者了解美國法律制度從何而來以及如今發展的樣貌；最後在第九至十二章，分門別類將美國法進行系統性的完整介紹。


　　深入淺出的闡述，相信即使非英美法系國家的讀者，亦能輕易融入美國法的領域之中。另外，本中譯版本更收錄世界各地學者與實務專家的推薦序文，引領讀者從比較法觀點深層思考。無論是對法律有興趣之人，或有意赴美深造及從事法律實務之人，誠可謂法律人的第二本書。


　　The author delineates the features of American legal system in a succinct way. The first three chapters deal with the origins and historical background, then the education system and various legal professions. In the second part, from chapter 4 to 8, focuses on the more complicated topics as judicial and legislative system, statutes and case laws, for readers to gradually grasp the essence of the system with meticulous clarity on its past and presence. Lastly from chapter 9 to 12, is a systematic overview of each category in the division of subjects.


　　Readers from outside common-law countries could easily benefit by its in-depth yet concise illustration. Especially in this translated edition includes prefaces of experts in different jurisdictions, offering insights from comparative viewpoints. People interested in law, or pursing further studies or better practicing in the field would certainly find the work both useful and handy.