An Introduction to the American Legal System (w/ Connected eBook)

Edition : 6th ed., 2023
Author(s) : Scheb, Sharma

An Introduction to the American Legal System (w/ Connected eBook)
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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, prelaw, or legal studies courses.

New to the Sixth Edition:

Emphasis on recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, such as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022), that have an impact on public policy and questions of constitutional interpretation, the importance of precedent, and the role of the Court in the constitutional system
Added discussions of the debate surrounding the meaning of the Second Amendment, with particular attention paid to the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen
Additional current and engaging content throughout the book to help students connect the legal issues in the text with interesting real-world applications
Expanded coverage of free speech rights in high school and college settings
Analysis of numerous Supreme Court decisions concerning civil rights and liberties through the 2021–2022 term

An Introduction to the American Legal System (w/ Connected eBook)

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