American Constitutional History - A Brief Introduction

Informationen zum Autor Jack Fruchtman is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Program in Law and American Civilization at Towson University, Maryland. His most recent books include The Political Philosophy of Thomas Paine (2009) and The Supreme Court: Rulings on American Government and Society (2nd Edition, 2014). Klappentext American Constitutional History presents a concise introduction to the constitutional developments that have taken place over the past 225 years, treating trends from history, law, and political science.* Presents readers with a brief and accessible introduction to more than two centuries of U.S. constitutional history* Explores constitutional history chronologically, breaking U.S. history into five distinct periods* Reveals the full sweep of constitutional changes through a focus on issues relating to economic developments, civil rights and civil liberties, and executive power* Reflects the evolution of constitutional changes all the way up to the conclusion of the June 2015 Supreme Court term Zusammenfassung American Constitutional History presents a concise introduction to the constitutional developments that have taken place over the past 225 years, treating trends from history, law, and political science. * Presents readers with a brief and accessible introduction to more than two centuries of U.S.

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• Authors: J Fruchtman, Jack Fruchtman, Fruchtman Jack
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.03.2016
• EAN: 9781119141754
• ISBN: 978-1-119-14175-4
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; Geschichte, Politikwissenschaft, Verfassung, History, Law, Political Science, Rechtswissenschaft, Geschichte der USA, US History, Allg. Rechtswissenschaft, Verfassung, Regierung, Staatswesen, USA /Geschichte, Politik 1945 ff, Constitution, Government & the State