Criminal Law: The Essentials / Edition 2

by Sue Titus Reid

Overview

The most up-to-date book on the market, Criminal Law: The Essentials, Second Edition, provides a brief yet comprehensive introduction to this fascinating and ever-evolving field.

Meticulously revised and updated, this concise version of Sue Titus Reid's Criminal Law, Ninth Edition (OUP, 2012), includes:

* The most recent cases and developments in the field
* New and updated focus boxes featuring real-world examples
* Expanded discussions of elder abuse, child and domestic partner abuse, the sentencing of juveniles, reform of the 100:1 ratio in sentencing for crack and powder cocaine and other drug-related issues, and bullying
* Coverage of current developments in criminal law, including Wall Street reform and capital punishment
* Rich pedagogical tools—chapter outlines, summaries, study questions, key terms, and Internet activities

Criminal Law: The Essentials, Second Edition, is an ideal resource for instructors who would like to supplement their courses with additional reading material without overwhelming their students.

A student supplement featuring excerpted cases and discussion questions is available. (9780199890873)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199890866
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	10/15/2012
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 6.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Sue Titus Reid is Professor in the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University.

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Criminal Law

Editorial Reviews

"This book offers a very comprehensive but concise treatment of criminal law. It's the perfect text for undergraduates."—Pamela Everett, Wayne State College

"Straightforward and user-friendly."—Sara Ellen Kitchen, Chestnut Hill College

"Very readable for undergraduates."—Jo-Ann Della Giustina, Bridgewater State University

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