Constitutional Law and American Democracy with Access Code: Cases and Readings
In what promises to become a foundational undergraduate and law school text, Constitutional Law and American Democracy: Cases and Readings goes beyond parsing cases, providing ample background readings and material to engage the big-picture questions of constitutional doctrine and the role of the Court. The vast array of case law and source material is presented at a high, yet accessible, level for undergraduates, and the topical overviews in each chapter bring the law to life with historical and contemporary relevance.
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Features of Constitutional Law and American Democracy:
Clear conceptual structure for chapters includes: Overview of topics, constitutional arguments and readings. Broad range of theoretical and historical writings. Relevant, foundational cases. Stimulates student understanding of structural and normative features of the Constitution and Constitutional Law. Compelling, accessible text offers a nuanced sense of the Constitution and the political disputes and scope of judicial authority that shapes its meaning. Provocative discussion of topics of current interest, including: Military detention Gender Sexual orientation Racial equality Multidimensional, comprehensive picture of the law, drawn from: Excerpts from case law. Concurring and dissenting opinions. Law journals and other scholarly articles. Articles from general publications. Published letters. Documents. Thematic organization links constitutional law to contemporary issues and controversies.Solid pedagogy includes probing, thought-provoking questions designed to enrich: Case comprehension. In-class discussions. Ability to synthesize complex concepts. Instructorand#8217;s Manual with suggestions on course structure, as well as discussions, activities, and additional readings.Related Subjects
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