Contemporary Criminal Law : Concepts, Cases, and Controversies by Matthew Lippman (2018, Trade Paperback)

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A book that students find interesting and instructors consider educationally valuable, this Fifth Edition of Contemporary Criminal Law combines traditional concepts with thought-provoking cases and engaging learning tools.

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PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-101544308132
ISBN-139781544308135
eBay Product ID (ePID)242557109

Product Key Features

Number of Pages600 Pages
Publication NameContemporary Criminal Law : concepts, Cases, and Controversies
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
SubjectCriminal Law / General, Criminology
TypeTextbook
AuthorMatthew Lippman
Subject AreaLaw, Social Science
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight43.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8 in

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Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2017-060770
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsI would describe the textbook as engaging and comprehensive. The material is easy to follow, and the supplemental materials make this book very adaptable to different teaching styles., Thorough--the perfect intro to criminal law book and an easy, interesting, and enjoyable read for students., I highly recommend this textbook to any instructor of an introductory criminal law course. It provides a concise overview of the law and introduces students to the complexities of the law in practice by providing case scenarios. This is an excellent textbook with beneficial supplementary online resources.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal345.73
Synopsis"I highly recommend this textbook to any instructor of an introductory criminal law course. It provides a concise overview of the law and introduces students to the complexities of the law in practice by providing case scenarios. This is an excellent textbook with beneficial supplementary online resources." --Erin C. Heil, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville A book that students find interesting and instructors consider educationally valuable, the FifthEditionof Contemporary Criminal Lawcombines traditional concepts with thought-provoking cases and engaging learning tools. The text covers both foundational and emerging legal topics such as terrorism, gangs, cybercrime, and hate crimes, illustrated by real-life examples that students connect with. Clear explanations of criminal law and defenses are complemented by provocative, well-edited cases followed by discussion questions to stimulate critical thinking and in-class discussion. The book provides a contemporary perspective on criminal law that encourages students to actively read and analyze the text. The FifthEditionis enhanced throughout by new cases that offer the most up-to-date coverage of evolving legal opinions and developments in criminal law. Bundle Lippman's texts and save! We've made it easy for students to get Striking the Balanceall in one convenient package at a student-friendly price. When bundled with the new edition of Contemporary Criminal Law, students receive a 20% discount. Use ISBN: 978-1-5443-4269-6 Give your students the SAGE edge!SAGE edgeoffers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of free tools and resources for review, study, and further exploration, keeping both instructors and students on the cutting edge of teaching and learning. Learn more at edge.sagepub.com/lippmanccl5e., A book that students find interesting and instructors consider educationally valuable, this Fifth Edition of Contemporary Criminal Law combines traditional concepts with thought-provoking cases and engaging learning tools. Taking a casebook approach, the text covers both foundational and emerging legal topics such as terrorism, gangs, cybercrime, and hate crimes, illustrated by real-life examples that students connect with. Clear explanations of criminal law and defenses are complemented by provocative, well-edited cases followed by discussion questions to stimulate critical thinking and in-class discussion. The book provides a contemporary perspective on criminal law that encourages students to actively read and analyze the text. The Fifth Edition is enhanced throughout by new cases that offer the most up-to-date coverage of evolving legal opinions and developments in criminal law. New to This Edition New cases illuminate important concepts, including decisions on criminal acts, criminal intent, parties, corporate crime, kidnapping, identity theft, computer crime, prostitution, terrorism, and more. One or more new You Decide sections in most chapters clarify concepts to illustrate the complexity of legal analysis and enhance the interactive character of the text. Additional hypothetical problems are available on the companion site. New Crime in the News features look at recent events such as the criminal trial of Dylann Roof, the dark web, and the leaking of confidential government documents to help students apply important concepts to real-world scenarios. New and expanded discussions of critical topics cover the Second Amendment and gun control, the Trump administrations stance on marijuana, sentencing guidelines, and criminal defenses., Contemporary Criminal Law, Fifth Edition combines the traditional concepts taught in undergraduate criminal law courses with thought-provoking cases and engaging learning tools.
LC Classification NumberKF9219.L54 2018

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