Civil Rights and Liberties: Provocative Questions and Evolving Answers - Couverture souple

Sullivan, Harold J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0130845140 ISBN 13 : 9780130845146

Editeur : Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

This text examines contemporary and perennial constitutional issues in civil liberties and rights by posing questions designed to engage students in an exploration of how and why US Supreme Court Justices have interpreted the provisions of the US Constitution. Each question is followed by an essay answer that explores, in a thought-provoking manner, the variety of ways these issues have been responded to in real cases.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

For undergraduate courses in Constitutional Law, Civil Rights and Liberties, Introduction to American Politics, and Introduction to Law.

This text examines contemporary and perennial constitutional issues in civil liberties and rights by posing questions designed to engage students in an exploration of how and why U.S. Supreme Court Justices have interpreted the provisions of the U.S. Constitution—i.e., relating to Freedom of Expression and Religion, and Equal Protection and Privacy. Each question is followed by an essay “answer” that explores, in a thought-provoking manner, the variety of ways these issues have been responded to in real cases.

Biographie de l'auteur

Harold J. Sullivan is Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0130845140
• ISBN 13: 9780130845146
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 193
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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