American Constitutional Law FROM THE PUBLISHER
Contains a balance of case studies and commentary. Each chapter opens with an introductory essay which is followed by a discussion of the chapter material, and ends with a series of pertinent case studies. This balance appeals to both instructors of political science and to instructors of law.
SYNOPSIS
Stephens (law) and Scheb (political science, both U. of Tennessee-Knoxville) incorporate into the third edition of their textbook significant developments in US constitutional law during the four years since the second was completed, particularly the continuing commitment to redrawing boundaries between national and state power, the unprecedented 2000 Bush v. Gore decision, and questions raised by the war on terrorism. They also acknowledge the growing importance of state supreme court decisions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Booknews
Stephens (law) and Scheb (political science, both U. of Tennessee-Knoxville) incorporate into the third edition of their textbook significant developments in US constitutional law during the four years since the second was completed, particularly the continuing commitment to redrawing boundaries between national and state power, the unprecedented 2000 decision, and questions raised by the war on terrorism. They also acknowledge the growing importance of state supreme court decisions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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