A More Perfect Constitution: Why the Constitution Must Be Revised: Ideas to Inspire a New Generation

Sabato, Larry J.

ISBN 10: 0802716830 / ISBN 13: 9780802716835

Edité par Bloomsbury USA (edition Revised), 2008

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: A More Perfect Constitution: Why the Constitution Must Be Revised: Ideas to Inspire a New Generation
• Éditeur: Bloomsbury USA (edition Revised)
• Date de parution: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0802716830
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780802716835
• Reliure: Paperback
• Édition: Revised.
• État de l'article: Very Good

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Synopsis

"The reader can't help but hold out hope that maybe someday, some of these sweeping changes could actually bring the nation's government out of its intellectual quagmire...his lively, conversational tone and compelling examples make the reader a more than willing student for this updated civics lesson." --The Hill

The political book of the year, from the acclaimed founder and director of the Center for politics at the University of Virginia.

A More Perfect Constitution presents creative and dynamic proposals from one of the most visionary and fertile political minds of our time to reinvigorate our Constitution and American governance at a time when such change is urgently needed, given the growing dysfunction and unfairness of our political system .

Combining idealism and pragmatism, and with full respect for the original document, Larry Sabato's thought-provoking ideas range from the length of the president's term in office and the number and terms of Supreme Court justices to the vagaries of the antiquated Electoral College, and a compelling call for universal national service-all laced through with the history behind each proposal and the potential impact on the lives of ordinary people. Aware that such changes won't happen easily, but that the original Framers fully expected the Constitution to be regularly revised, Sabato urges us to engage in the debate and discussion his ideas will surely engender. During an election year, no book is more relevant or significant than this.

À propos de l'auteur

Larry J. Sabato is a New York Times best-selling author, four-time Emmy winner, and one of the nation's most respected political analysts. A frequent guest on major networks such as CNN, BBC, and CNN International, he provides sharp, insightful commentary on American politics. A Rhodes Scholar, Sabato is the founder and director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, and has held visiting appointments at Oxford and Cambridge universities. Over his distinguished career, he has taught over 20,000 students in his career, earning the Thomas Jefferson Award, the University of Virginia's highest honor. In 2021 he celebrated his 50th year of association with the University of Virginia. Sabato has authored or edited more than two dozen books on American politics.