Publication
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
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.
