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The Bill Of Rights: Creation And Reconstruction
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This Is One Of The Most Important Books About Constitutional Interpretation Of Its Generation.Jeffrey Rosen, American Lawyerare The Deep Insights Of Hugo Black, William Brennan, And Felix Frankfurter That Have Defined Our Cherished Bill Of Rights Fatally Flawed? With Meticulous Historical Scholarship And Elegant Legal Interpretation A Leading Scholar Of Constitutional Law Boldly Answers Yes As He Explodes Conventional Wisdom About The First Ten Amendments To The U.S. Constitution In This Incisive Account Of Our Most Basic Charter Of Liberty. Akhil Reed Amar Brilliantly Illuminates In Rich Detail Not Simply The Text, Structure, And History Of Individual Clauses Of The 1789 Bill, But Their Intended Relationships To Each Other And To Other Constitutional Provisions. Amars Corrective Does Not End There, However, For As His Powerful Narrative Proves, A Later Generation Of Antislavery Activists Profoundly Changed The Meaning Of The Bill In The Reconstruction Era. With The Fourteenth Amendment, Americans Underwent A New Birth Of Freedom That Transformed The Old Bill Of Rights.We Have As A Result A Complex Historical Document Originally Designed To Protect The People Against Selfinterested Government And Revised By The Fourteenth Amendment To Guard Minority Against Majority. In Our Continuing Battles Over Freedom Of Religion And Expression, Arms Bearing, Privacy, States Rights, And Popular Sovereignty, Amar Concludes, We Must Hearken To Both The Founding Fathers Who Created The Bill And Their Sons And Daughters Who Reconstructed It.Amars Landmark Work Invites Citizens To A Deeper Understanding Of Their Bill Of Rights And Will Set The Basic Terms Of Debate About It For Modern Lawyers, Jurists, And Historians For Years To Come.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Bill of Rights: Creation and Reconstruction'? A: 'The Bill of Rights: Creation and Reconstruction' focuses on the historical interpretation and evolution of the Bill of Rights, exploring insights from key figures like Hugo Black and William Brennan, while also examining how the Fourteenth Amendment reshaped its meaning.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Bill of Rights: Creation and Reconstruction' is Professor Akhil Reed Amar, a renowned scholar in Constitutional law.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Bill of Rights: Creation and Reconstruction' is available in paperback binding, making it a practical choice for readers who prefer a physical copy.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 412 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'The Bill of Rights: Creation and Reconstruction' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2000.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Constitutional law? A: Yes, while the book offers deep insights and scholarly analysis, it is written in a way that is accessible to readers who are new to Constitutional law.
- Q: Does this book provide historical context for the Bill of Rights? A: Yes, the book meticulously details the historical context of the Bill of Rights, including its original intent and subsequent interpretations during the Reconstruction era.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect insightful analysis on the relationship between the Bill of Rights and other constitutional provisions, as well as an exploration of its evolution through history.
- Q: Is there a discussion on modern implications of the Bill of Rights? A: Yes, the book discusses contemporary issues related to the Bill of Rights, including freedom of religion, expression, and the balance of power between majority and minority rights.
- Q: What makes this book a significant contribution to legal scholarship? A: This book is significant because it challenges conventional wisdom about the Bill of Rights, offering a fresh perspective that is likely to influence debates among lawyers, jurists, and historians.