The Living U.S. Constitution: Historical Background Landmark Supreme Court Decisions With Introductions Indexed Guide Pen Portraits of the Signers

Padover, Saul K. (Author)/ Landynski, Jacob W. (Revised by)

ISBN 10: 0452011477 / ISBN 13: 9780452011472

Published by Plume, 1995

3rd revised subsequent edition. 512 pages. 8.25x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0452011477

Synopsis:

This invaluable book updated the study of constitutional law with the addition of twenty contemporary Supreme Court cases dealing with such controversial topics as the legislative veto, stop-and-frisk, “set asides” to benefit minorities, and hate speech. Beginning with the story of the forming of the Constitution, it includes illuminating character sketches of the delegates written by their contemporaries, as well as the complete text of the Constitution itself. The Supreme Court decisions that the author cites were selected for their variety and complexity, and because they shed light on the problems that arise under the rule of the Constitution and the interpretations of that rule.
 
This third edition was prepared by Jacob W. Landynski, an expert on constitutional law and a longtime colleague at the New School for Social Research of the original author, the outstanding historian and political scientist Saul K. Padover. Besides adding twenty additional cases, Professor Landynski re-edited the existing cases and rewrote the case introductions throughout in order to make the book as informative and concise as possible. The result is a unique and important contribution toward understanding the document upon which our nation is founded.

Synopsis: Includes the complete text of the Constitution and a analysis of Supreme Court decisions and their effect on the interpretation of the living document.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Living U.S. Constitution: Historical ...
Publisher: Plume
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New
Edition: 3rd Edition