Constitutional Law: Principles and Policies

Aspen Casebook Series

by Erwin Chemerinsky

Written by leading scholars, each title in the "Introduction to Law" series contains comprehensive treatment in black-letter style. Featuring footnotes citing to case law, statutory and other authorities, these volumes are ideal for in-depth research on particular issues and points of law.

Genres: Law, Legal, Nonfiction, Reference, Textbooks, Politics, School

1328 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1997

Reviews

[mz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent cases and commentary.

[Samantha Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

My ConLaw professor never gave anything to us straight. While other ConLaw professors had open book exams, ours was not. I absolutely just outlined this book and got A’s both semesters. It also got me through a left-field ConLaw essay on the bar about the 13th amendment (CA, July 2013).

[CarleighC · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted to write him personal letters thanking him for this book, and so did all my friends who used it. I still might. Saved me in my Constitutional Law class.

[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic supplement to Chemerinsky’s main constitutional textbook! Not much shorter, but does make the major points more digestible. Incredibly helpful for law school exams.

[Kristi Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ultimate resource on constitutional law.

[Sophie Nye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for Constitutional Law. Not your typical law school textbook. Definitely enjoyed a break from the traditional casebook style. Offered a lot of interesting anecdotes.

[Jiewei Li · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid hornbook and explanation of the history/impact of the cases.

[Keata138 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I relied completely on this book for class and it didn't let me down - it was infinitely better than the assigned book. His Barbri lectures (though terribly slow) are also really helpful.

He even tells jokes: Why are seagulls called seagulls? Because if they flew over the bay, they'd be called bagels!

[Kathy Choi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chemerinsky is the best constitutional law professor in the country. This book is used for con law classes across the nation - great reference. He is an amazing professor and any student that has a chance to take a class with him should!

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was everything I was told it would be and more. It is a particularly good study guide/ companion to Constitutional Law because it is clear and (believe it or not from its length) concise. It spends just the right amount of time on background information and key cases.

[Chrys · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must if you are studying constitutional law. Very clear explanations, and definitely saved me while I was studying for my constitutional law final. It is comprehensive and has most of the cases you will need to know, except for the most recent ones such as the health care and gay marriage cases.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

[Erin]

What I've learned from this book...so far, the scope of Congress's commerce power. Is the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 constitutional? I can't wait to find out!

[Alec · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not only was the physical book a piece of shit, it was poorly edited and densely written. Bleh.

[Valerie Sherman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bad. One of my least favorite case books ever. After page 1,000, Chemerinsky's page editors are asleep at the wheel. Seriously, "Fist Amendment?" Howabout FIRST Amendment? With an R??

[Jennifer.schiffner]

Bah, conlaw. a treatise AND the actual text. oy.

[Bexy Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book... If you have any interest in learning about Constitutional Law this would teach you without having to go to law school!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I <3 Erwin!

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a pretty good intro to US Constitutional law. At times I felt it could be written better - and I certainly think there's a bias in the writing, but overall a good historical introduction.

[Pete · Rating 3 out of 5]

man was this a big book. was it really necessary to include the same cases in different sections? could he just have referred the reader to the case, rather than reprinting them?

[YouMo Mi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book of biblical proportions. It will probably have its own religious following within a few years.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

TOO BIG! Most of my classmates tore chapters out of the book rather than carry the whole thing to class. I opted for back pain.

[Rex · Rating 4 out of 5]

The course I took dealt with only the first half of the book (it is a very large book). The cases were well edited. I recommend the textbook.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good con law book. Laid out in an easier to read fashion with good explanation of the cases.

[Tamara Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

used it in const law class as undergrad. my 1st experience analyzing case law from this bk. loved it.

[John Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dicta is dry and not helpful. Save the several hundred dollars and pull up the cases elsewhere.

[Chijioke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not even a lawyer or aspiring to be one.. One of the best books I've read on any technical subject.

[L · Rating 2 out of 5]

Always fun to have a class where the professor hates the textbook...

[Valerie Sherman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got me through Con Law with Siegel. Nuff said.

[Alec · Rating 3 out of 5]

It rendered the textbook redundant and unnecessary.