Barnett and Blackman have made learning the basics of American constitutional law as painless and as fun as possible. The case discussions are concise; the videos are full of fascinating pictures and historical details. If you think you might be interested in Constitutional Law, this is a great way to get started.

JACK M. BALKIN, YALE LAW SCHOOL

This multimedia platform has innovated how constitutional law is studied: incisive and balanced summaries of landmark decisions, written by leading constitutional law scholars, combined with an engaging video library, in an affordable paperback edition. An Introduction to Constitutional Law has been read by tens of thousands of students in law schools, universities, high schools, and homeschools, as well as by people with a general interest in the Supreme Court. An Introduction to Constitutional Law will teach you the narrative of constitutional law as it has developed over the past two centuries. The online video library will bring to life the Supreme Court’s 100+ most important decisions. The videos are enriched by photographs, maps, and even audio from the Supreme Court. The Second Edition includes recent Supreme Court cases on abortion, the Second Amendment, and the Free Exercise of Religion, as well as some classic cases on the Freedom of Speech, Criminal Procedure, and Voting Rights. All students—even those unfamiliar with American history—will learn the essential background information to grasp how this body of law has come to be what it is today.

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