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American Constitutional History: A Brief Introduction
Jack Fruchtman
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Description for American Constitutional History: A Brief Introduction
Paperback. American Constitutional History presents a concise introduction to the constitutional developments that have taken place over the past 225 years, treating trends from history, law, and political science. * Presents readers with a brief and accessible introduction to more than two centuries of U.S. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JPHC; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 392.
American Constitutional History presents a concise introduction to the constitutional developments that have taken place over the past 225 years, treating trends from history, law, and political science.
American Constitutional History presents a concise introduction to the constitutional developments that have taken place over the past 225 years, treating trends from history, law, and political science.
- Presents readers with a brief and accessible introduction to more than two centuries of U.S. constitutional history
- Explores constitutional history chronologically, breaking U.S. history into five distinct periods
- Reveals the full sweep of constitutional changes through a focus on issues relating to economic developments, civil rights and civil liberties, and executive power
- Reflects the evolution of constitutional changes all the way up to the conclusion of the June 2015 Supreme Court term
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781119141754
SKU
V9781119141754
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Ref
99-1
About Jack Fruchtman
Jack Fruchtman is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Program in Law and American Civilization at Towson University, Maryland. His most recent books include The Political Philosophy of Thomas Paine (2009) and The Supreme Court: Rulings on American Government and Society (2nd Edition, 2014).
Reviews for American Constitutional History: A Brief Introduction
"First, the book is in a format that is readable. Second, the topics the book covers are arranged in such a manner that the reader gains insights into the historical developments that impacted the Constitution's evolution. And third, many students majoring in American politics focus on the legislative and executive branches, ignoring in large measure the critical role the judiciary ... Read more