An Introduction to the American Legal System

4. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4548-5120-2
Verlag: ASPEN PUBL

Buch, Englisch, 576 Seiten, Format (B × H): 203 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 1134 g

Reihe: Aspen College Series

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

Autoren/Hrsg.

Scheb, John M.

Scheb, John M., II

Sharma, Hemant

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Berufs- und Gebührenrecht freie Berufe Rechtsanwälte und Notare Berufliche Fragen / Ausbildung Rechtspfleger, Fachangestellte u. a.
• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein Rechtsgeschichte, Recht der Antike