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The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law. Constitutional Law.
Dorf, Michael C.; Morrison, Trevor W.
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Paperback. The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Constitutional Law presents an accessible introduction to the enduring topics of American constitutional law, including judicial review, methods of interpretation, federalism, separation of powers, equal protection, and individual liberties. Series: Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law. Num Pages: 268 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Constitutional Law presents an accessible introduction to the enduring topics of American constitutional law, including judicial review, methods of interpretation, federalism, separation of powers, equal protection, and individual liberties. One of the most important functions performed by the American Constitution and the more than two centuries' worth of cases interpreting it is the allocation of decision-making. Professor Dorf and Professor Morrison frame many of these constitutional debates with this question of authority. When should courts rule that the Constitution takes some issue outside of the domain of ordinary politics? Should courts referee ... Read more
The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Constitutional Law presents an accessible introduction to the enduring topics of American constitutional law, including judicial review, methods of interpretation, federalism, separation of powers, equal protection, and individual liberties. One of the most important functions performed by the American Constitution and the more than two centuries' worth of cases interpreting it is the allocation of decision-making. Professor Dorf and Professor Morrison frame many of these constitutional debates with this question of authority. When should courts rule that the Constitution takes some issue outside of the domain of ordinary politics? Should courts referee ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
Series
Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law
Number of Pages
268
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195370034
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V9780195370034
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About Dorf, Michael C.; Morrison, Trevor W.
Michael C. Dorf is the Robert S. Stevens Professor of Law at Cornell University Law School. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Professor Dorf served as law clerk to Justice Anthony M. Kennedy of the Supreme Court of the United States and to Judge Stephen Reinhardt of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. ... Read more
Reviews for The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law. Constitutional Law.
"This is a sophisticated introduction to constitutional law and a rich blend of discussion of Supreme Court decisions and theories that drive constitutional debates. Analysis of cases illustrates theories of constitutional justice, and probing consideration of leading theories illuminates the deeper stakes of disputes and judicial rulings."
Richard Fallon, Ralph S. Tyler, Jr. Professor of Constitutional Law, Harvard ... Read more
Richard Fallon, Ralph S. Tyler, Jr. Professor of Constitutional Law, Harvard ... Read more