The new Property Cases and Materials, 5th Edition, by Jim Smith, Ed Larson, and new author Alejandro Camacho integrates modern topics and recent cases, such as the Public Trust Doctrine and Race and the Law, into the foundational property course while still addressing key established concepts. This newer fifth edition of Property: Cases and Materials offers comprehensive coverage in one volume, ranging from traditional property issues, like estates in land and servitudes, to contemporary matters such as intellectual property, cultural property, and the property rights related to living beings. The textbook encourages discussion on essential themes like property creation, information as property, collective versus individual rights, and its relation to other areas of law. Its examination of intellectual property highlights how legal frameworks adapt to societal and technological advancements.
Key cases discussed include Marshall v. ESPN Inc. (focusing on student athletes’ publicity rights), Bonnichsen v. United States (involving Native American remains), Glass v. Goeckel (public trust doctrine), Friends of Danny DeVito v. Wolf (COVID-19-related takings case), and Dred Scott v. Sandford.
What’s new in the Fifth Edition:
- More twenty-first-century cases than any other leading property casebook.
- A new chapter, “Race and Exclusion in the Property System,” examines how power dynamics have shaped property rights in the U.S.
- Enhanced exploration of the public trust doctrine, which is becoming increasingly important for environmental conservation across various states.
Professors and students will find the following beneficial:
- Structured for adaptability, with chapters functioning independently.
- Engages readers in discussions of fundamental questions from diverse viewpoints.
- Illustrates how legal bodies develop and adapt in response to new societal and technological conditions.
- Transitional and explanatory notes assist students in grasping and articulating the intent behind the cases or readings.
- An overview of real property law basics, tangible personal property, and intangible property, including publicity rights and intellectual property.
- The most succinct property casebook available, allowing for the coverage of most, if not all, of the text within a single semester, a unique feature among comparable texts.
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NOTE: This only consists of the eBook Property: Cases and Materials, 5th Edition, in a SCANNED PDF format. No access codes are included.
