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Constitutionalism and American Culture: Writing the New Constitutional
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Paperback. In this work a group of scholars argue that the field of constitutional history is too important to be left to lawyers and judges. They reclaim constitutional history's place as a vital part of America's intellectual enterprise, in part by pushing the field onto fresh, controversial terrain. Editor(s): VanBurkleo, Sandra F.; Hall, Kermit L.; Kaczorowski, Robert J.; Kaczoroski, Robert J. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; JPHC; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 667.
Taking their cue from the late Paul L. Murphy, one of our nation's leading legal historians, this illustrious group of scholars argues that the field of constitutional history is ""too important to be left solely to lawyers and judges."" Their ""state-of-the-field"" volume reclaims constitutional history's rightful place as a vital and necessary part of our intellectual enterprise, in part by pushing the field onto fresh, even controversial, terrain. Much as Murphy has done, these scholars contend that this restoration is much needed and will greatly enrich judicial and public policy, advance a tradition of justice worthy of America's democratic aspirations, ... Read more
Taking their cue from the late Paul L. Murphy, one of our nation's leading legal historians, this illustrious group of scholars argues that the field of constitutional history is ""too important to be left solely to lawyers and judges."" Their ""state-of-the-field"" volume reclaims constitutional history's rightful place as a vital and necessary part of our intellectual enterprise, in part by pushing the field onto fresh, even controversial, terrain. Much as Murphy has done, these scholars contend that this restoration is much needed and will greatly enrich judicial and public policy, advance a tradition of justice worthy of America's democratic aspirations, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
Kansas, United States
ISBN
9780700611546
SKU
V9780700611546
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About
Sandra F. VanBurkleo is associate professor of history and adjunct professor of law at Wayne State University and the author of ""Belonging to the World"": Women's Rights and American Constitutional Culture. Kermit L. Hall is president and professor of history at Utah State University and the author of The Magic Mirror: Law in American History and editor of the Oxford ... Read more
Reviews for Constitutionalism and American Culture: Writing the New Constitutional
A highly rewarding and lively volume that adds depth and insight to our understanding of constitutionalism. Far-ranging in scope, these essays probe vital issues, challenge conventional wisdom, and suggest fresh approaches to shaping the future of constitutional history. JAMES W. ELY, JR., AUTHOR OF RAILROADS AND AMERICAN LAW ""Providing a new burst of vitality in the field of constitutional history, ... Read more