The Study of Law A Critical Thinking Approach, 5th Fifth Edition Katherine A. Currier – Test Bank

Examination Reserve For The Exploration of Legal Matters An Analytical Thought Technique, 5th Revision Katherine A. Currier

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1454896264
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1454896265

The Exploration of Legal Matters: An Analytical Thought Technique, presently in its Fifth Revision, offers a practical outlook on grasping fundamental legal ideas and the workings of the American legal structure. The authors’ well-regarded analytical thinking approach actively involves students in the process of legal reading, scrutiny, and analytical thinking. The manuscript presents an exhaustive unveiling of crucial subjects and notions, including origins and categorizations of law, the configuration of the judicial system, civil disputes and their alternatives, scrutinizing and construing the law, and material law.

Fresh Feature in the Fifth Revision:

• Aligned with the student’s perspective. For example, an improved elucidation on how to encapsulate a case in Chapter 1 (Introduction to the Exploration of Legal Matters), and a more lucid debate of executive directives and memoranda in Chapter 2 (Roles and Origins of Law).
• Chapter 5 about Civil Disputes and Their Alternatives has been edited to emphasize the key components.
• Enhanced throughout, including:
  • Chapter 6 (Constitutional Law): Packingham vs. North Carolina in respect to First Amendment rights in connection to the internet; Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd. vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, addressing the balance between granting states the authority to legislate for the general welfare and an individual’s right to express religious beliefs; American Legion vs. American Humanist Association demonstrating how the Supreme Court applies the Lemon test; and an enhanced conversation about the internet and the U.S. Constitution.
  • Chapter 7 (Torts): Modern torts linked to the #MeToo movement, cyber harassment, and cyber liabilities.
  • Chapter 9 (Property and Estate Law): Matal vs. Tam and expanded discourse on cases concerning the Lanham Act.
  • Chapter 10 (Legislation Affecting Business): Fresh coverage of public benefit corporations and the Family Medical Leave Act.
  • Chapter 11 (Family Law): amplified discussion of Obergefell vs. Hogdes; Terrell vs. Torres; and novel dialogue on DNA testing and its consequences on family law.
  • Chapter 12 (Criminal Law): Commonwealth vs. Carter
  • Chapter 13 (Criminal Procedure): Mitchell vs. Wisconsin pertaining to blood testing without a warrant; Carpenter vs. U.S. regarding the utilization of cell-site locations devoid of a search warrant
• Marisa Campbell, a new co-author, bestows her vast teaching expertise to the manuscript.

Educators and students shall receive:

• An analytical thinking strategy introduces students to the realm of legal studies, motivating them to engage with the materials through hypothetical scenarios and exercises, practical illustrations, discussion inquiries, and legal reasoning exercises.
• Robust pedagogy buttresses the well-crafted text presented in an approachable and well-structured form.
• Edited cases in each chapter enlighten students on how to interpret and scrutinize the law.
• Comprehensive induction to substantial law, incorporating chapters on torts, agreements, possessions and estate law, commercial law, family law, and criminal law and measures, and professional principles and morals.