The Theory and Practice of Constitutional Change in America

A Collection of Original Source Materials

Buch | Hardcover

492 Seiten

1994
Peter Lang Publishing Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8204-2193-3 (ISBN)

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The only volume of its kind, this book provides diverse readings relevant to the topic of constitutional amendment and change. Beginning with sources that were part of the cultural heritage of America's Founding Fathers, the book proceeds to trace debates over the desirability and frequency of constitutional change and the adequacy of the constitutional amending process from the Revolutionary War period to the present. Included are debates over general principles, texts and discussions of individual amendments, and relevant judicial decisions. Where possible, readings are paired to show rival views; each selection is prefaced by an explanation of the reading's context and significance.

The Author: John R. Vile is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Middle Tennessee State University. A graduate of the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia, Vile has published numerous articles and four other books: Rewriting the Constitution (1991),The Constitutional Amending Process in American Political Thought (1992),A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments (1993), and Contemporary Questions Surrounding the Constitutional Amending Process (1993).

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.3.1994
Reihe/Serie	American University Studies ; 42
Sprache	englisch
Gewicht	835 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
	Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Allgemeines / Lexika
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Systeme
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Theorie
Schlagworte	American University Studies; v. 42
ISBN-10	0-8204-2193-6 / 0820421936
ISBN-13	978-0-8204-2193-3 / 9780820421933
Zustand	Neuware