Grassroots Constitutionalism: Shreveport, the South and the Supreme Law of the Land

by Norman W. Provizer and William D. Pederson

This volume reflects the spirit of the 200th anniversary of the drafting of the constitution, with an added twist. The authors look at the constitution and the constitutional system through the lenses of a particular community. The study emphasizes the two-way flow that exists between local situations and constitutional decision making at the national level. Along with studies examining the community impact of court rulings, other essays explore local...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819172138
• ISBN13: 9780819172136
• Release Date: November 1988
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"