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Contemporary Criminal Law
Concepts, Cases, and Controversies
Fourth Edition
- Matthew Lippman - University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
584 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Contemporary Criminal Law: Concepts, Cases, and Controversies, Fourth Edition, combines the traditional concepts taught in undergraduate criminal law courses with thought-provoking cases and engaging learning tools. This bestselling text covers both foundational and emerging legal topics, such as terrorism, gangs, cybercrime, and hate crimes, in a student-friendly and approachable manner. Clear explanations of criminal law and defenses are complemented by provocative, well-edited cases and discussion questions that stimulate critical thinking and in-class discussion.
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Preface
1. The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law
2. Constitutional Limitations
3. Punishment and Sentencing
4. Actus Reus
5. Mens Rea, Concurrence, Causation
6. Parties to Crime and Vicarious Liability
7. Attempt, Conspiracy, and Solicitation
8. Justifications
9. Excuses
10. Homicide
11. Criminal Sexual Conduct, Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, and False Imprisonment
12. Burglary, Trespass, Arson, and Mischief
13. Crimes Against Property
14. White-Collar Crime
15. Crimes Against Public Order and Morality
16. Crimes Against the State
Notes
Glossary
About the Author
Supplements
Instructor Resource Site
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- Test banks provide a diverse range of pre-written options as well as the opportunity to edit any question and/or insert personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding
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- Sample course syllabi for semester and quarter courses provide suggested models for structuring one’s course
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- Chapter activities for individual or group projects provide lively and stimulating ideas for use in and out of class reinforce active learning.
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- An online Action Plan includes tips and feedback on progress through the course and materials, which allows students to individualize their learning experience.
- Mobile-friendly practice Quizzes allow for independent assessment by students of their mastery of course material.
- Mobile-friendly eFlashcards strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts.
- Carefully selected chapter-by-chapter Video and Multimedia content which enhance classroom-based explorations of key topics.
- SAGE Journal Articles and Readings combine cutting-edge academic journal scholarship with the topics in your course for a robust classroom experience. Full-text CQ Researcher, Pacific Standard magazine, and SAGE journal articles have been carefully selected to support and expand on the concepts.
- Web Resources are included for further research and insights.
- Additional Cases are included for further reading and application of the concepts.
- Sample Answers from the 'You Decide' boxes on the text.
“Concisely written”
Bemidji State University
“Overall very good text for undergraduates learning the foundations of criminal law”
California State University, Stanislaus
“Easy to Understand”
California State University, Stanislaus
“I like your legal equations – they are concise, broadly cover the elements, and students are drawn to them and understand them.”
Kaplan University
“I use all the cases in the chapters I cover . . . the Cases and Comments features are also helpful.”
Temple University
The book presents principles in a way that is appropriate for 2nd level college students. There are great ancillary materials!
Administration of Justice, Blue Ridge Community College
November 23, 2015
Reviewed material and it is excellent.
Social Science Humanities Dept, Langston University
November 22, 2015
