the legal environment of business : a critical thinking approach, 5th edition is exactly what its name implies, a comprehensive textbook that not only helps students develop a thorough understanding of the legal environment of business but also enhances their ability to engange in critical thinking and ethical analysis, thereby enabling them to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to survive in an increasingly competitive global environment. The initial motivation for this book was the authors perceptions that there was no legal environment book available that explicitly and adequately facilitated the development of students critical thinking skills. Nor was there a book that really integrated ethical analysis throughout the text.