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Criminal Law: A Contemporary Approach: Cases, Statutes, and Problems (Aspen Casebook)
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This refreshing new alternative for the firstyear Criminal Law course is a lively coursebook that blends text, statutes, cases, and problems in a presentation that is userfriendly for both students and instructors.These distinctive characteristics make Criminal Law: A Contemporary Approach both effective and engaging: shorter length and with a rich and diverse mix of materials that promotes intellectual challenge without sacrificing accessibility the authors treat criminal law as an introduction to both statutes and cases and emphasize statutes as a primary source, with explicit treatment of statutory drafting and interpretation issues goes beyond the traditional focus on the judiciary to also examine the role of the legislature and the executive in defining offenses clear, direct text introduces statutes, cases, and problems the materials support a wide array of teaching techniques to address varied student learning styles within each section, the authors introduce the basics and then the materials grow progressively more challenging includes both modern and classic criminal cases includes material on ethics and highlights criminal law perspectives
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Criminal Law: A Contemporary Approach'? A: The book focuses on blending text, statutes, cases, and problems to create an engaging learning experience for first-year law students, emphasizing the role of statutes as primary sources in criminal law.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in criminal law? A: Yes, the book is designed for beginners, with clear text that introduces foundational concepts before progressing to more challenging materials.
- Q: What type of teaching techniques does this book support? A: This coursebook supports a wide array of teaching techniques, accommodating various student learning styles, making it versatile for different instructional approaches.
- Q: How many pages does 'Criminal Law: A Contemporary Approach' have? A: The book contains 1056 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of the subject matter.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Kate E. Bloch.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for frequent use.
- Q: What edition is 'Criminal Law: A Contemporary Approach'? A: This book is an unstated edition, meaning it may not be part of a formally numbered series of editions.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on May 3, 2005.
- Q: Are there any ethical considerations addressed in the book? A: Yes, the book includes material on ethics within the context of criminal law, highlighting important perspectives.
- Q: What condition is the book in if purchased used? A: If purchased used, the book is described as being in good condition.