Product Overview
In this comprehensive introduction to law, authors Currier and Eimermann use the highly effective critical thinking approach — encouraging students to engage with the material through hypothetical problems, examples, and thought-provoking questions.
Covering all of the key concepts presented in a typical Introduction to Law course, The Study of Law: A Critical thinking Approach, Second Edition, features:
- an overview of key concepts in American law designed for business, criminal justice, political science, and general education courses
- a critical thinking approach that involves students in the materials through interactive pedagogy — such as hypotheticals, examples, and well-designed questions
- a well-written text with excerpts from illustrative cases
- a logical two-part organization
- Part I. The Legal System introduces students to the sources and classifications of law, the structure of the court system, and litigation
- Part II. Basic Principles of American Law introduces students to legal principles that form the basis of constitutional law, torts, contracts, property, business, family, and criminal law
- coverage of legal reasoning, case briefing, and statutory interpretation
- appendices including the U.S. Constitution, Fundamentals of Good Writing, and NetNotes
Updated throughout, the Second Edition offers:
- an increased focus on the role and importance of the legal system in the lives of all citizens
- more coverage of constitutional law — with emphasis on federalism and First Amendment issues
- new and additional case excerpts
- an increased emphasis on substantive and theoretical (rather than procedural) issues
Specifically designed for introductory law courses in business, criminal justice, political science and general education, The Study of Law: A Critical Thinking Approach, Second Edition, offers the pedagogical richness that fuels class discussion and enriches your teaching.
