The Legal Atlas of the United States provides a unique, easy-to-use cartographic reference to law and legal issues, the legal system, and crime in America. With 145 colorful maps and charts, this volume creates a clear picture of where the states stand on important issues. Among the subjects included are family law, personal law, violent crime, property crime, the justice system, and corrections.

The Atlas gives vital information on how states differ on major legal topics, among them are marriage, divorce, paternity, adoption, abortion, school prayer, and the responsibility of parents. The Atlas also includes valuable information on various crimes as well as statistics on corrections and law enforcement.