Processes of Constitutional Decisionmaking: Cases and Materials : 2002 Supplement

Name: Processes of Constitutional Decisionmaking: Cases and Materials : 2002 Supplement
Brand: Aspen Law & Business
SKU: 9780735528581
Rating: 4.1 (10 reviews)
ISBN: 9780735528581

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ISBN-10:

0735528586

ISBN-13:

9780735528581

Author(s): Amar, Akhil Reed; Brest, Paul

Edition: 4

Released: Jan 01, 2002

Publisher: Aspen Law & Business

Format: Paperback, 165 pages

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This popular casebook is highly regarded for its ability to provide a solid introduction to the practical realities of constitutional decision-making by taking a distinctive historical approach. In its revised and updated Fifth Edition, PROCESSES OF CONSTITUTIONAL DECISIONMAKING is an invaluable tool for teaching students the origins and development of constitutional doctrine.

Proven effective through years of successful classroom use, the casebook:

traces the historical, political, and social development of constitutional law, then considers constitutional questions in a broad historical context

presents cutting-edge contributions from important contemporary legal scholars

discusses seminal cases from the annals of history that show the relevance of historical materials to modern constitutional analysis

provides full treatment of the important issues of civil rights, federalism, and separation of powers

draws on the combined expertise of an outstanding author team

contains particularly strong chapters on the constitutional treatment of sex equality and race

Longtime users will find much new information in the Fifth Edition, including:

timely coverage of civil liberties during wartime

revised and expanded treatment of constitutional rights of sexual orientation minorities

more material on rights of the poor and constitutional rights in the welfare state

full analysis of new doctrines on federalism and civil rights powers

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