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Constitutional Law, 6th Edition (Aspen Casebook)
ISBN: 9781543813074
Constitutional Law, 6th Edition is a comprehensive textbook designed for law school courses focusing on constitutional law. It's a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of constitutional principles and meeting the scope and sequence requirements for typical introductory constitutional law courses.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory constitutional law courses at the law school level. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of constitutional law, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles.
History and Editions
The 6th edition of Constitutional Law has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on significant constitutional cases. This edition includes detailed updates on new cases decided since the 5th edition, such as those on partisan gerrymandering, the travel ban, state action, freedom of speech, and the religion clauses. The book also features significant reorganizations of some chapters to better accommodate different course structures.
Author and Other Works
Erwin Chemerinsky is the author of Constitutional Law. He is a renowned scholar known for his concise yet comprehensive presentation of legal concepts. Chemerinsky's distinctive approach presents the law solely through case excerpts and his own essays, providing context and background information that enhances understanding. He has written several other books on law and constitutional issues, making him a prominent figure in the field of constitutional law.
Key Features
- Concise yet Comprehensive Presentation: The book covers core concepts in constitutional law, including detailed explanations and case excerpts.
- Flexible Organization: The text is organized in a way that accommodates various course structures; no chapter assumes that students have read preceding material.
- Straightforward Writing Style: Chemerinsky's writing style is straightforward and accessible, providing context and background information for greater understanding.
- Ideologically Neutral Cases: The cases and materials have been edited to be as ideologically neutral as possible.
- Connected eBook with Study Center: The book includes access to a Connected eBook with Study Center on CasebookConnect, which offers lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities; practice questions from favorite study aids; an outline tool; and other helpful resources.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover with Access Code: ISBN-13: 9781543813074
- eBook with Study Center: Available through CasebookConnect (ISBN: 9781543813074)
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: Aspen Publishers
- Publication Date: November 14, 2019
- Number of Pages: 1936
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 5th Edition: Available through Aspen Publishers and other retailers
Related ISBNs:
- 9781543813074 (Hardcover with Access Code)
- 9781543813074 (eBook with Study Center)
- 1543813070 (Hardcover with Access Code)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Constitutional Law, 6th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
