Essential Criminal Law

by Lippman, Matthew

• ISBN13: 9781544355986
• ISBN10: 154435598X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781544355962
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781506349039
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-08-26
• Publisher: Sage Pubns
• More Book Details

About This Book

Essential Criminal Law, 3rd Edition

ISBN: 9781544355986

Essential Criminal Law, 3rd Edition, written by Matthew Lippman, is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to U.S. criminal law. This textbook is designed to help students, including those with no prior exposure to case law, understand the fundamental principles of criminal law.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in undergraduate criminal justice courses. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of U.S. criminal law, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles.

History and Editions

The 3rd edition of Essential Criminal Law has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest developments in criminal law and policy. This edition includes detailed analyses of real-world issues, excerpts from the Model Penal Code, and You Decide boxes that challenge students to apply their legal reasoning to novel fact patterns based on actual appellate cases.

Author and Other Works

Matthew Lippman is the author of Essential Criminal Law. He is known for his clear and concise writing style, which makes complex legal concepts accessible to students. Lippman's textbooks are praised for their ability to engage students by tying chapter material with current developments in law, deepening their understanding of how criminal law functions in the real world.

Key Features

• Edited Cases: These build critical thinking skills and expand students’ legal vocabulary by asking them to analyze and discuss cases that relate to the chapter material.
• Chapter-opening Vignettes: These offer students a real-world issue in criminal law to consider while they learn new chapter concepts.
• Excerpts from the Model Penal Code: These help students understand the legal terminology and definitions of crimes.
• You Decide Boxes: These challenge students to put their own legal reasoning into action by answering questions about novel fact patterns based on actual appellate cases.
• Legal Equation Illustrations: These aid visual learners and make the text even more approachable.
• Criminal Law in the News and Criminal Law and Public Policy Sections: These sections engage students by tying chapter material with current developments in law to deepen their understanding of how criminal law functions in the real world.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781544355986
• Digital and eTextbook: ISBNs: 9781544355962 (Digital), 9781544355986 (eTextbook)
• Rental Options: Available for rent from various retailers including eCampus.com

Publication Details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc.
• Release Date: 2019
• Number of Pages: Not specified
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• 2nd Edition: Available through SAGE Publications, Inc.
• Digital and eTextbook: ISBNs: 9781544355962 (Digital), 9781544355986 (eTextbook)
• Related ISBNs:
• 9781544355962 (Digital)
• 9781544355986 (eTextbook)
• 9781544355979 (International Edition)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Essential Criminal Law, 3rd Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.