Constitutional Law / Edition 11

by Taylor and Francis, Michael I. Kanovitz

Overview

This textbook is written for students contemplating a career in law enforcement. Kanovitz (law, Brandeis University) and Kanovitz structure their work in ten chapters, covering topics relating to the content and structure of the U.S. Constitution, police restrictions, including interrogation, search and seizure, and detainment, the consequences of violating constitutional principles, and the rights of the accused. The book also includes a section on judicial decisions and cases. The included study guide provides objectives, summaries, and review questions. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781593455026
Publisher:	Anderson Publishing Company OH
Publication date:	02/01/2009
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	840
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

Jacqueline Kanovitz is an expert on constitutional law and criminal justice. She has written 12 consecutive editions of this highly successful textbook, spanning more than 45 years. She was a Professor at the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law from 1968-1998, where she was a prolific writer and received numerous awards both for scholarship and teaching excellence. She currently holds the title of Professor of Law Emeritus.

Table of Contents

PART I: 1. History, Structure, and Content of the United States Constitution 2. Freedom of Speech 3. Authority to Detain and Arrest; Use of Force 4. Search and Seizure 5. Laws Governing Police Surveillance 6. Interrogations and Confessions 7. Compulsory Self-Incrimination 8. Right to Counsel 9. Trial and Punishment 10. Constitutional Rights and Liabilities in the Workplace PART II: JUDCICIAL DECISIONS AND STATUTES RELATING TO PART I Table of Cases for Part II PART III: APPENDIX Text of the United States Constitution, Including the Bill of Rights and all Effective Amendments GLOSSARY TABLE OF CASES INDEX

Editorial Reviews

This textbook is directed toward students considering law enforcement as a possible career choice. The ninth edition continues the process of revisions in style and format begun with the eight edition (1999). Specific changes to the text are not defined. An accompanying study guide provides learning objectives, summarizes the main points, and contains a list of review questions for each chapter. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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