Now, in addition to demonstrating a sound step-by-step approach to legal research, The Process of Legal Research, Fifth Edition, helps students choose among the proliferation of resources.Special features include: - the process approach carefully leads students through the steps of effective legal research - comprehensive coverage begins with the basics of each legal authority and proceeds to detail specific sources for in-depth consideration - a clear and consistent chapter structure that helps students focus on key topics and makes the book a reference of enduring value - a case study demonstrates all the research sources in the context of a realistic example - excellent illustrations give examples of sources and prepare students for what they will find when they conduct their research - problem sets help students test their knowledge and give instructors ready-to-use exercisesThe Fifth Edition includes: - material dealing with the ongoing choice between paper and electronic research - important material on: Thomas, the internet site of the Library of Congress, and Congressional Universe, found in the chapter on Legislative History - updated information in the chapter on Citators to reflect recent developments - a Teacher's Manual that will help you tailor the book to your individual course needs
If this book really taught you how to do legal research, I'd support it; but instead, it teaches you how to do legal research the way the authors want you to do legal research. Not a fan of micromanaging authors.