Scalia v. Scalia - Opportunistic Textualism in Constitutional Interpretation

An analysis of the discrepancy between the ways Antonin Scalia argued the Constitution should be interpreted versus how he actually interpreted the law. This volume examines Scalia's discussions of textualism in his speeches, extrajudicial writings, and judicial opinions. Throughout his writings, Scalia argues textualism is the only acceptable form of constitutional interpretation.

About the author

Catherine L. Langford is an associate professor of communication studies at Texas Tech University.

Summary

An analysis of the discrepancy between the ways Antonin Scalia argued the Constitution should be interpreted versus how he actually interpreted the law. This volume examines Scalia's discussions of textualism in his speeches, extrajudicial writings, and judicial opinions. Throughout his writings, Scalia argues textualism is the only acceptable form of constitutional interpretation.

Product details

• Authors: Catherine L. Langford
• Publisher: The University of Alabama Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2018
• EAN: 9780817319700
• ISBN: 978-0-8173-1970-0
• No. of pages: 161
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Alabama Rhetoric Culture and Social Critique Series; Rhetoric, Law, and the Humanit; Rhetoric, Law, and the Humanit; Alabama Rhetoric Culture and Social Critique Series
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries