3rd or 4th edition of Chemerinsky's treatise on Con Law Forum

[onthecusp]

Wondering if there is any significant difference between the two editions, other than the 48.00 difference in price between the two on Amazon. The advertised updates of the fourth edition don't seem great enough to justify the expense.

3rd edition - 9.00 used
4th edition 57.00 used

[typ3]

Wondering if there is any significant difference between the two editions, other than the 48.00 difference in price between the two on Amazon. The advertised updates of the fourth edition don't seem great enough to justify the expense.

3rd edition - 9.00 used
4th edition 57.00 used

Slightly updated case law. Nothing grade breaking. I would always opt for the most recent version, but it's not going to make a huge difference. Splitting hairs really.

[roofles]

I'm guessing your prof isn't obsessing over buying the new version, why should you? If they present a different view in class, use that for the exam. If you have a question about a borderline difference just email them imo.

[zeth006]

I'm guessing your prof isn't obsessing over buying the new version, why should you? If they present a different view in class, use that for the exam. If you have a question about a borderline difference just email them imo.

I don't think the professor cares about whether his students are buying the most recent supplement...

[barrydukakis]

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[HWS08]

Bumping because I am looking at getting this book for Con Law next semester. Now that the 4th edition has been out for a little longer I thought more people might have had an opportunity to compare them and formulate opinions on whether it is worth paying the extra $$ for the newer edition. Thanks!

[I.P. Daly]

Bumping because I am looking at getting this book for Con Law next semester. Now that the 4th edition has been out for a little longer I thought more people might have had an opportunity to compare them and formulate opinions on whether it is worth paying the extra $$ for the newer edition. Thanks!

Last semester, my Con Law class covered multiple cases not cited in the older edition. However, the vast majority of the subject matter has not changed.

[Army2Law]

Most recent edition has more of the executive power stuff and the GWOT Detainee line of cases. I think maybe some newer commerce clause stuff, too. I bought the 3rd edition originally and ended up buying the 4th because there was a gap for my class. Do with that as you will.