This comprehensive introductory text by award-winning professor Matthew Lippman offers a fresh,
contemporary perspective on criminal law and a plethora of current cases that vividly illustrate
the topics presented.

Contemporary Criminal Law, Second Edition combines the traditional concepts and cases found in
undergraduate texts with unique learning tools, resulting in an engaging, modern text that has enjoyed
success with students and instructors nationwide. The text covers both traditional and cutting-edge
topics, such as terrorism, computer crimes, and hate crimes, in a student-friendly way. Clear
explanations of criminal law and defenses are complemented by provocative, well-edited cases followed
by discussion questions to stimulate critical thinking and in-class discussion.

The Second Edition includes a number of new cases to illuminate important concepts such as the
insanity defense and terrorism, many new learning features, and updates throughout, highlighting
the most recent developments in criminal law. A more concise focus on domestic criminal law also
characterizes this new edition. Best of all, this new edition continues to be significantly more
affordable than most other texts for this course.

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