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Race, as this book demonstrates, has been a factor in the Constitution's framing, ratification, and development. Examined specifically and in detail are: * the accommodation of slavery to create a viable republic; * the Union's experience with and eventual undoing by slavery; * reconstruction of the nation pursuant to seminal principles of racial equality; * persisting efforts to limit or defeat constitutional provisions for equality and opportunity; * the desegregation mandate and its devolution; and * modern problems in accounting for a legacy of racial discrimination and disadvantage. The Constitution is the overarching statement of popular will and consent and thus an especially apt prism through which to discern racial truths and the context and values that influence them. Constitutional law affords a particularly useful departure point for acquiring perspective upon moral reality and legal possibility. This book is rich in its analysis of the Supreme Court's response to society's ambiguities, concerns, and conscience in the matters of race. In examining problems and issues which historically have engendered dispute and division, it suggests a potentially consensual basis of ascertaining the Constitution's still unfinished business.The nation's enduring ambivalence and the price it pays in less than consistent constitutional interpretations on racial questions is both enlightening and disturbing. The questions, of course, are at the heart of a democracy and involve personhood, citizenship, liberty, and equality. The Constitution and Race will be valuable to political scientists, historians, sociologists, lawyers, and students.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Constitution and Race'? A: 'The Constitution and Race' primarily examines how race has influenced the framing, ratification, and evolution of the Constitution. It discusses issues such as slavery, equality, and the impact of constitutional interpretations on racial matters.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Constitution and Race'? A: The book is authored by Donald E. Lively.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the reprint paperback edition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Constitution and Race' have? A: 'The Constitution and Race' contains 223 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Constitution and Race' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'The Constitution and Race' published? A: 'The Constitution and Race' was published on February 28, 1992.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding racial equality? A: The book addresses topics such as the accommodation of slavery, the experience of the Union with slavery, reconstruction efforts for racial equality, and modern issues related to racial discrimination.
- Q: Is 'The Constitution and Race' suitable for students and researchers? A: Yes, 'The Constitution and Race' is valuable for political scientists, historians, sociologists, lawyers, and students interested in constitutional law and race.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Constitution and Race'? A: 'The Constitution and Race' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about constitutional law? A: 'The Constitution and Race' offers insights into how constitutional law reflects societal attitudes towards race and the ongoing challenges in achieving racial equality.