An Introduction to the American Legal System, Fifth Edition John M. Scheb

An Introduction to the American Legal System, Fifth Edition John M. Scheb

1. ISBN-10

   154381381X
2. ISBN-13

   978-1543813814

3. The Fifth Edition ofAn Introduction to the American Legal System provides both historical context and thoroughly up-to-date coverage of all aspects of American law and the legal system. Vivid examples, on-point case summaries, and hot-button issues make this text an obvious choice for paralegal, criminal justice, political science, or legal studies courses.

   New to the Fifth Edition:

   • This edition of An Introduction to the American Legal System introduces a broad reorganization of the text into four parts that are easily grasped by students:
     • Foundations of the Legal System examines the origins of American law and the important institutions and actors of our present system.
     • Public Law covers those areas of the law that govern the relationships between society, government, and the individual.
     • Private Law explains those areas of the law that deal primarily with the rights and duties of private parties.
     • The Legal Process provides an overview of legal procedure.
   • New chapters on civil rights and civil liberties speak to students’ interests and the importance of these issues in today’s society.
   • A new chapter on appellate procedure exhibits the role of judicial review in civil, criminal and administrative contexts.
   • An expanded chapter on administrative law demonstrates the current importance of administrative agencies in the policymaking process.
   • Recent Supreme Court decisions are covered throughout the book.

   Professors and students will benefit from:

   • Comprehensive coverage of law and the legal system
   • Updated coverage of the Supreme Court through the 2018-19 Term
   • Clear prose
   • Extensive citations
   • Comprehensive glossary of legal terms
   • Thought-provoking discussion questions