Understanding Constitutional Law - Softcover

Attanasio, John B.; Goldstein, Joel K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076984734X ISBN 13: 9780769847344

Publisher: Carolina Academic Pr, 2012

Synopsis

Attanasio (law, Southern Methodist U.) and Goldstein (law, Saint Louis U.) present the newest edition of their textbook on constitutional law in the United States. They approach the topic largely through explanatory text, although some case material is included, and generally cover the standard topics across 17 chapters, including the history of the constitution and the principles of constitutional argument; the courts and judicial review; congressional power; the Commerce Clause; the federal system; the states and the Dormant Commerce clause; executive power; liberty, property, due process, and the Taking and Contract Clauses; racial and gender equality; affirmative action; equal protection for other groups and interests; political speech and association; government and the print and electronic media; speech in public places; special doctrines in the system of freedom of expression; and government and religious freedom. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Edition details

• Publisher: Carolina Academic Pr
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076984734X
• ISBN 13: 9780769847344
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 830