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Dressler and Garvey's Criminal Law: Cases and Materials, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9781647087708
Dressler and Garvey's Criminal Law: Cases and Materials, 9th Edition, is a comprehensive and highly regarded textbook in the field of criminal law. This casebook is designed to provide students and educators with an in-depth exploration of the common law foundations of criminal law and modern statutory reforms. It is an essential resource for those studying criminal justice, law enforcement, and related fields.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory and advanced criminal law courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for professionals in the field of law enforcement, legal practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of criminal law.
History and Editions
The 9th edition of Dressler and Garvey's Criminal Law: Cases and Materials has been updated to address contemporary issues in criminal justice. This edition includes new cases, updated notes, and discussions on modern controversies such as "shaming" punishment, capital punishment, broadening sexual assault law, self-defense by battered women, police use of force in making arrests, euthanasia, and the role of culture in determining culpability. The casebook continues to grapple with "the Big Questions . . . that philosophers, theologians, scientists, and poets, as well as lawyers, have grappled with for centuries."
Author and Other Works
Joshua Dressler, a renowned expert in criminal law, is a professor at Ohio State University College of Law. Stephen P. Garvey, another prominent author, is a professor at Cornell University Law School. Both authors have extensive experience in teaching and researching criminal law, ensuring that the casebook remains current and relevant.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in criminal law, including detailed explanations and examples.
- Modern Controversies: It addresses contemporary issues in criminal justice, making it a valuable resource for understanding modern debates.
- Updated Notes: The casebook includes updated notes that bring current criminal justice to the fore.
- Brain Teasers: The Preface mentions "brain teasers" to confront students with complex questions, encouraging critical thinking and deeper understanding.
- Teacher’s Manual: A highly useful Teacher’s Manual is provided, which discusses cases, potential answers to questions, and offers suggestions on budgeting time for materials.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781647087708
- CasebookPlusâ„¢: ISBN-13: 9781636596891 (includes digital access)
- Digital Access: Free 14-day digital access to the book immediately after purchase[2].
Publication Details
- Publisher: West Academic Publishing
- Publication Date: March 21, 2022
- Number of Pages: 1154 pages
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- CasebookPlusâ„¢: This format includes digital access and is available through Faculty-CasebookPlus.com[1].
- eTextbook Availability: An electronic version of the book is available through eCampus and VitalSource, allowing students to view and download the text for a chosen number of days[5].
Related ISBNs:
- CasebookPlusâ„¢ ISBN: 9781636596891
- Digital Access ISBN: (not explicitly listed but available through purchase)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Dressler and Garvey's Criminal Law: Cases and Materials, 9th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
