It is a book. It is a book written. It is a book written for future attorneys. It isn't glamorous. It is functional. Buy it used and pay as little as possible for it. I paid $7.46 + $3.99 shipping. Mine arrived in decent shape. . .It's a good text book, it doesn't muddy the issues and presents thought provoking questions. Loewy L O V E S hypotheticals and this book has plenty of them. Very in depth for 4th, 5th, & 6th Amendment protections.