| Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution Contributor(s): Conley, Richard S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1442271884 ISBN-13: 9781442271883 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $141.57 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Constitutions - Law | Constitutional - Reference | Dictionaries |
| Dewey: 342.730 |
| LCCN: 2016011954 |
| Series: Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.90 lbs) 474 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution covers the Founding of the American Republic and the Framers, the drafting of the Constitution, constitutional debates over ratification, and traces key events, Supreme Court chief justices, amendments, and Supreme Court cases regarding the interpretation of the Constitution from 1789-2016. The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on key figures in the Founding, Supreme Court chief justices, explanations of the Articles and Amendments to the Constitution, and key Supreme Court cases. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the U.S. Constitution. |
Contributor Bio(s): Conley, Richard S.: - Richard S. Conley is associate professor of Political Science at the University of Florida. He is the author of Historical Dictionary of the George W. Bush Era (Scarecrow, 2009). |