Inside Criminal Law: What Matters & Why, 2nd Edition

John M. Burkoff; Russell L. Weaver

ISBN 10: 073559497X / ISBN 13: 9780735594975

Published by Aspen Publishers, 2011

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G073559497XI3N00

Synopsis:

With dynamic learning features and visual aids, the Inside Series helps you make the most of your study time, throughout the semester and as you prepare for the final. Unlike heavily abridged treatises, the Inside Series is carefully written in a concise, straightforward style that clearly identifies the essential components of the law and how they fit together. You can quickly learn what is important and why. Overviews and Tables of Contents in each chapter act as a roadmap to guide you through topics, showing you how each relates to the larger legal framework. FAQs clarify points of law and help you avoid common mistakes and misconceptions. Sidebars give fascinating additional detail from legal history, policy, famous cases and more. The graphic design supports your visual learning, and features such as bolded key terms, summaries, and Connections help reinforce your understanding while giving you ample opportunity for self-review.

Surprisingly concise, visually compelling, the Inside Series is extremely useful throughout the semester to help you identify the essential components of the law and how they fit together.

• Comprehensive coverage of the essential topics emphasizes what you need to know and why.
• Clear, straightforward, informal writing explains every topic for you without over-simplifying the concepts.
• Overviews and Tables of Contents in each chapter act as a roadmap to guide you through topics, showing you why each matters and how it fits into the larger framework of the law.
• FAQs clarify points of law and help you avoid common mistakes and misconceptions.
• Sidebars enrich the text with fascinating detail from legal history, policy, famous cases and more.
• Bolded key terms, Connections and summaries reinforce your understanding and give you ample opportunity for self-review.
• The overall graphical design of the series supports your visual learning.

Product Description: Paperback. Pub Date: 2011 Pages: 272 Publisher: Aspen This clear and concise paperback offers Easily understood explanations that demystify the Key Topics in Criminal Law without oversimplifying them. Inside Criminal Law: What Matters and why. Second Edition engages students by explaining the Essential TOPICS so that they understand not only the Law but also what makes it Interesting and important. Accessible and extremely student-friendly this paperback helps students: Solidify their understanding of the Crucial Aspects of the course without attempting to distill every topic down to outline form or simple rules. Become more engaged in the material and gain a deeper understanding of class discussions and readings by offering clear explanations and straightening out misconceptions. Strengthen their grasp of the material through the use of numerous effective learning aids: Ove...

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Title: Inside Criminal Law: What Matters & Why, 2nd...
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition