Constitutional Law

This concise course book draws on the formidable teaching skills of best-selling author Erwin Chemerinsky to present an exceptionally student-friendly exploration of Constitutional Law. Consisting entirely of author-written essays and case excerpts, Constitutional Law makes every effort to demystify the field for students and equip instructors with the content and coverage they need for a successful course.

Students get extra assistance in mastering this fundamental area through:

• the impeccable scholarship of author Erwin Chemerinsky, who has demonstrated his ability to meet student needs in two popular student treatises
• the book's accessible style, concentrating on explanatory text and shrewdly edited case excerpts, with no confusing rhetorical questions or difficult law review articles
• comprehensive coverage of all the traditional topics of Con Law 1 and 2, from federal powers through individual liberties, fundamental rights, and equal protection, to freedom of speech and religion
• valuable contextual material to aid understanding of underlying principles, and background information on scholarly debates
• an ideologically neutral presentation that keeps the material comprehensible by not promoting a particular viewpoint