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

  • Edition : 7th ed., 2026
  • Author(s) : Scheb, Sharma

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    • ISBN: 9798894102771
    • SKU: 98094
    • Condition: New
    • Format: Paperback/Access Code

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An Introduction to the American Legal System, Seventh Edition, by John M. Scheb and Hemant Sharma, covers contemporary legal issues relevant to pre-law, paralegal, political science, and criminal justice students as they relate to their lives, the law, and the courts. The Seventh Edition provides historical context and timely coverage of all aspects of American law and the legal system. Current case examples, summaries, and relevant issues make this text a foundational element of your legal studies.

New to the Seventh Edition:

  • Includes new information about executive orders and presidential hiring and firing powers
  • Expanded coverage on the Supreme Court's religious freedom and gun rights cases
  • Updates on non-lethal weapons like stun guns permitted on college campuses
  • A closer look at how lawsuits have changed the nature of collegiate athletics and allowed student-athletes to profit from their "name, image, and likeness"
  • Emphasis on police interrogation tactics and search and seizure rights, including searches by immigration agents