Governmental Powers: Cases and Readings in Constitutional Law and American Democracy Contributor(s): Brettschneider, Corey L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0735579849 ISBN-13: 9780735579842 Publisher: Aspen Publishing OUR PRICE: $166.27 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Constitutional - Law | Legal Education - Law | Government - Federal |
Dewey: 342.73 |
LCCN: 2013049262 |
Series: Aspen College |
Physical Information: 1.18" H x 7" W x 10" (2.20 lbs) 592 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Governmental Powers: Cases and Readings in Constitutional Law and American Democracy, written by prominent scholar and professor of constitutional law and political theory, Corey Brettschneider, explores the division, enumeration, and roles of the governmental powers established under the U.S. Constitution and the controversies arising from that system in the context of a changing American society. Like its parent volume, Constitutional Law and American Democracy, this text offers a wealth of highly focused case excerpts and interdisciplinary readings dealing with today s most salient debates. These carefully selected readings and cases focus on high-interest topics, including the nature and justification of judicial review, federalism, and separation of powers, and work together to create a nuanced view of key political and constitutional issues. Grounded in precedent, constitutional theory, and history, this bold work explores urgent issues of current debate and controversy making Governmental Powers fun to read and to teach. The clear, well-reasoned writing frequently challenges and always engages. A dynamic book drawing on a wealth of sources, Governmental Powers: Cases and Readings in Constitutional Law and American Democracy, features:
Teachers of constitutional law have long awaited a text like this. Brettschneider blends the most important pertinent statements of political and legal theory with skillful excerpts from the major constitutional cases on governmental powers, civil rights, and civil liberties. Brettschneider s insightful commentaries make the text all the richer. Rogers M. Smith, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania |