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textbook editions

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:09 pm
by eagle2a
How much difference is there between one edition and the next. I need contracts by farnsworth 8th, if i get the 7th edition will i be okay?

Re: textbook editions

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:15 pm
by thesealocust
For a casebook, very little difference, but the changes in page numbers and/or content will make it a challenge to make sure you're doing the right reading. As annoying as the casebook racket is, it's probably worth getting exactly what is assigned.

For supplements, older editions are generally fine for most 1L courses. It's not like the law of torts has changed much since the invention of the train.

Re: textbook editions

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 4:15 pm
by eagle2a
okay cool thanks

Re: textbook editions

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:15 pm
by Nebby
I generally recommend buying the correct edition for 1L. After 1L, you can get by with the previous edition.