An Introduction to the American Legal System (Aspen College) - Tapa blanda

Scheb, John M.; Sharma, Hemant

 
9781454851202: An Introduction to the American Legal System (Aspen College)
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ISBN 10: 1454851201 ISBN 13: 9781454851202
Editorial: ASPEN PUBL, 2015

Sinopsis

The Fourth Edition of An Introduction to the American Legal System provides both historical context and thoroughly up-to-date coverage of all aspects of American law and the legal system. Vivid examples, on-point case summaries, and hot-button issues make this text an obvious choice for paralegal, criminal justice, political science, or legal studies courses.

Key New Features

  • Cases in Point that concisely illustrate how the law applies in the real world
  • Questions for discussion in every chapter that point to high-interest issues for debate
  • Discussions of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions such as the Obamacare decisions, the Defense of Marriage Act decision, and key rulings on recess appointments and First Amendment Rights
  • Contemporary topical coverage, such as the national security legislation and whistleblowers
  • Updated discussions of justifiable use of force, intellectual property, abortion rights, capital punishment, and affirmative action
  • A well-crafted design that includes learning objectives and chapter outlines
  • A convenient Glossary of Legal Terms and The Constitution of the United States of America in the Appendices

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Reseña del editor

The Fourth Edition of An Introduction to the American Legal System provides both historical context and thoroughly up-to-date coverage of all aspects of American law and the legal system. Vivid examples, on-point case summaries, and hot-button issues make this text an obvious choice for paralegal, criminal justice, political science, or legal studies courses.

Key New Features

  • Cases in Point that concisely illustrate how the law applies in the real world
  • Questions for discussion in every chapter that point to high-interest issues for debate
  • Discussions of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions such as the Obamacare decisions, the Defense of Marriage Act decision, and key rulings on recess appointments and First Amendment Rights
  • Contemporary topical coverage, such as the national security legislation and whistleblowers
  • Updated discussions of justifiable use of force, intellectual property, abortion rights, capital punishment, and affirmative action
  • A well-crafted design that includes learning objectives and chapter outlines
  • A convenient Glossary of Legal Terms and The Constitution of the United States of America in the Appendices

"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.

Editorial
ASPEN PUBL
Año de publicación
2015
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1454851201
ISBN 13 
9781454851202
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
500
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