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Contemporary Criminal Law: Concepts, Cases, and Controversies

Brand: Sage Publications
Manufacturer: SAGE Publications, Inc
ISBN 9781544308135
Category: Paperback (Criminal Law)
Price: $124.99  (Customer Reviews)
Dimension: 10.75 x 8.25 x 0.75 inches
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A book that students find interesting and instructors consider educationally valuable, this Fifth Edition of Contemporary Criminal Law combines traditional concepts with thought-provoking cases and engaging learning tools. Taking a casebook approach, the text covers both foundational and emerging legal topics such as terrorism, gangs, cybercrime, and hate crimes, illustrated by real-life examples that students connect with. Clear explanations of criminal law and defenses are complemented by provocative, well-edited cases followed by discussion questions to stimulate critical thinking and in-class discussion. The book provides a contemporary perspective on criminal law that encourages students to actively read and analyze the text. The Fifth Edition is enhanced throughout by new cases that offer the most up-to-date coverage of evolving legal opinions and developments in criminal law.

New to This Edition

  • New cases illuminate important concepts, including decisions on criminal acts, criminal intent, parties, corporate crime, kidnapping, identity theft, computer crime, prostitution, terrorism, and more.
  • One or more new You Decide sections in most chapters clarify concepts to illustrate the complexity of legal analysis and enhance the interactive character of the text. Additional hypothetical problems are available on the companion site.
  • New Crime in the News features look at recent events such as the criminal trial of Dylann Roof, the dark web, and the leaking of confidential government documents to help students apply important concepts to real-world scenarios. 
  • New and expanded discussions of critical topics cover the Second Amendment and gun control, the Trump administration′s stance on marijuana, sentencing guidelines, and criminal defenses.

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