Contemporary Criminal Law 7th edition by Lippman

Contemporary Criminal Law 7th Edition by Lippman from Sage presents a clear, current overview of substantive criminal law for undergraduate criminal justice and legal studies courses. The text explains core doctrines such as actus reus, mens rea, causation, defenses, parties to crime, inchoate offenses, homicide, sex offenses, property crimes, and crimes against the state. Case excerpts, examples, and discussion questions help students connect legal principles to real courtroom issues and policy debates. This edition supports careful reading, critical thinking, and a practical understanding of how criminal liability is defined and applied.