The Dynamic Constitution
Author | : Richard H. Fallon |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 2004-09-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780521840941 |
ISBN-13 | : 0521840945 |
Rating | : 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: [In this book, the author] introduces non-lawyers to the workings of American constitutional law. He writes about leading constitutional doctrines and issues, including freedom of speech and religion, the guarantee of equal protection, rights to fair procedures, and rights to privacy and sexual autonomy. [He] describes many of the ... cases and personalities that have shaped constitutional law, demonstrating how historical, cultural, and other factors have influenced constitutional adjudication. Furthermore, [he] argues that the Constitution must serve as a dynamic document that adapts to the changing conditions inherent in human affairs.-Dust jacket.