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Constitutional Law: A Contemporary Approach, 6th Edition
This comprehensive textbook, authored by Gregory E. Maggs and Peter J. Smith, is a go-to resource for students and educators alike in the field of constitutional law. The sixth edition of "Constitutional Law: A Contemporary Approach" is designed to make constitutional law easily teachable and readily accessible for students.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory constitutional law courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles and applications of constitutional law, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles.
History and Editions
The sixth edition of "Constitutional Law: A Contemporary Approach" has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on constitutional law. This edition includes extensive excerpts of court opinions, text boxes highlighting important aspects of each opinion, and a wealth of introductions, points for discussion, hypotheticals, and executive summaries. The authors present a diversity of views on every subject, reflecting some of their own disagreements, and have written point-counterpoint discussions on many disputed questions.
Author and Other Works
Gregory E. Maggs and Peter J. Smith are the authors of "Constitutional Law: A Contemporary Approach." Both authors are renowned for their expertise in constitutional law and their ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and simply. This book is part of the Interactive Casebook Series, which aims to make legal education more engaging and interactive.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in constitutional law, including detailed explanations and examples from landmark cases.
- Interactive Learning Tools: The CasebookPlus platform includes digital access to an eBook, the ability to highlight and take notes, and 12-month access to a digital Learning Library that includes self-assessment quizzes, leading study aids, an outline starter, and the Gilbert Law Dictionary.
- Diverse Perspectives: The authors present a diversity of views on every subject, reflecting some of their own disagreements, making it a rich resource for exploring different legal perspectives.
- Teaching Aids: The book is filled with introductions, points for discussion, hypotheticals, and executive summaries to facilitate classroom discussions and student engagement.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardbound: ISBN-13: 9781685614669
- eBook: Available with digital access through the CasebookPlus platform
- Digital Learning Library: Includes self-assessment quizzes, leading study aids, an outline starter, and the Gilbert Law Dictionary
Publication Details
- Publisher: West Academic
- Publication Date: May 1, 2023
- Number of Pages: 1646
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- The book is part of the Interactive Casebook Series and is available in hardbound format with digital access.
- For higher education faculty, there is also a digital version available through the CasebookPlus platform.
Related ISBNs:
9781685614669 (Hardbound)
9781685614676 (eBook)
Additional Resources:
Faculty-CasebookPlus.com for more information on the CasebookPlus platform.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Constitutional Law: A Contemporary Approach," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
