Constitutional Debate in Action: Civil Rights and Liberties

By H.L. Pohlman

Book Overview

Taking into account the political and intellectual forces that shape Supreme Court decisions, Constitutional Debate in Action examines how and why the United States Constitution continues to grow and adapt to human wants, passions, and values. Not your traditional constitutional-law textbook, this three volume set views the Constitution as an institutionalized form of debate by which people press their political demands and arguments upon the Supreme Court. Each volume provides in depth and updated examinations of key landmark decisions. Civil Rights and Liberties covers: Racial Discrimination, Affirmative Action, Abortion, Hate Speech, and Peyote Use and Religious Freedom, and, new to the Second Edition, a completely new chapter on Campaign Finance Regulation and Freedom of Speech.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074253667X
• ISBN13: 9780742536678
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent text for introduction to constitutional law

I used this text with introductory Constitutional Law students. Most found it one of the best texts they have ever used. They were particularly pleased with the author's approach. Pohlman gives a good sense of the historical setting. The students found the briefs very helpful to their understanding of legal thinking. Most of the cases are well edited.