The Second Edition of this successful text, An Introduction to the American
Legal System, continues to offer an accessible, practical overview of the
American Legal System. It introduces students to legal concepts, procedures,
and principles while giving them a solid grounding in important areas of
substantive law as well as in legal history.
Among the features that make this text such an excellent teaching tool:
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organization into four parts progresses logically from the origins of the
law through legislation and procedure
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Part I, Foundation of the Legal System, sets forth the fundamental
concepts of the law and examines the historical development of the legal system
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Part II, Substance of the Law, provides an overview of constitutional
law, criminal law, torts, property, contracts, business, and family law
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Part III, The Legal Process, surveys civil and criminal procedure
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Part IV, Legislative and Administrative Developments in the Law, covers
legislation and administrative law
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concise “Cases in Point” illustrate the applicability of
the law to real world issues capture student interest
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questions in every chapter stimulate thought and classroom discussion
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a strong pedagogy includes learning objectives, chapter outlines, and a
glossary
New to the Second Edition:
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expanded coverage of torts and property law
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increased focus on crimes and criminal procedure
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new and expanded discussion of the PATRIOT Act, including new
amendments and results of recent litigation, as well as material on terrorism
and immigration offenses
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updated cases include new, hot-button cases, such as Hamdan v.
Rumsfeld, Crawford v. Washington on the admissibility of hearsay evidence
in criminal cases
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an expanded section on battered woman syndrome and battered child
syndrome
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Appendices on how to find the law and how to brief a case
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Part I: Foundations of the Legal System
1. Development of American Law
2. Structures of American Law
Part II: The Substance of the Law
3. Constitutional Law
4. Criminal Law
5. Torts
6. Property Law
7. Contracts and Business Law
8. Family Law
Part II: The Legal Process
9. Civil Procedure, Evidence and the Appellate Process
10. Criminal Procedure
Part IV: Legislative and Administrative Developments in the Law
11. Legislation
12. Administrative Law and Procedure
Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States of America
Appendix B: Glossary of Legal Terms
