Processes of Constitutional Decision Making: Cases And Materials

This popular casebook is highly regarded for its ability to provide a solid introduction to the practical realities of constitutional decision-making by taking a distinctive historical approach. In its revised and updated Fifth Edition, bPROCESSES OF CONSTITUTIONAL DECISIONMAKING/b is an invaluable tool for teaching students the origins and development of constitutional doctrine.p class=copymedium Proven effective through years of successful classroom use, the casebook: li class=copymediumtraces the historical, political, and social development of constitutional law, then considers constitutional questions in a broad historical context li class=copymediumpresents cutting-edge contributions from important contemporary legal scholars li class=copymediumdiscusses seminal cases from the annals of history that show the relevance of historical materials to modern constitutional analysis li class=copymediumprovides full treatment of the important issues of civil rights, federalism, and separation of powers li class=copymediumdraws on the combined expertise of an outstanding author team li class=copymediumcontains particularly strong chapters on the constitutional treatment of sex equality and race/ulp class=copymedium Longtime users will find much new information in the Fifth Edition, including: li class=copymediumtimely coverage of civil liberties during wartime li class=copymediumrevised and expanded treatment of constitutional rights of sexual orientation minorities li class=copymediummore material on rights of the poor and constitutional rights in the welfare state li class=copymediumfull analysis of new doctrines on federalism and civil rights powers/ul