In Defense of the Constitution - Softcover

Carey, George Wescott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0940973030 ISBN 13: 9780940973039

Publisher: James River Pr, 1989

Synopsis

"In Defense of the Constitution" refutes modern critics of the Constitution who assail it as "reactionary" or "undemocratic." The author argues that modern disciples of Progressivism are determined to centralize political control in Washington, D.C., to achieve their goal of an egalitarian national society. Furthermore, he contends, Progressive interpreters of the Constitution subtly distort fundamental principles of the Constitution for the precise purpose of achieving their egalitarian goals. It is in their distrust of self-government and representative institutions that Progressivists advocate, albeit indirectly, an elitist regime based on the power of the Supreme Court or judicial supremacy. Key elements and issues in this transformation of the original republic into an egalitarian mass society are thoroughly examined. George W. Carey is Professor of Government at Georgetown University and editor of The Political Science Reviewer. "

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Synopsis

This book argues that modern disciples of Progressivism who subtly distort fundamental principles of the Constitution are determined to centralise political control in Washington DC, to achieve their goal of an egalitarian national society.

About the Author

George W. Carey was Professor of Government, Georgetown University.

About this edition

• Publisher: James River Pr
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0940973030
• ISBN 13: 9780940973039
• Binding: Paperback