Liberalism and American Constitutional Law

by Rogers M. Smith

Book Overview

Rogers Smith describes the adverse influence of modern liberalism's governing ideas on the development of American constitutional law and offers a new, more purposive theory to suit contemporary needs. He begins with a fresh analysis of the liberal goals shared by America's constitutional framers and points out the weaknesses of their political thought. Examining vital constitutional doctrines of due process, free speech, voting apportionment,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674530160
• ISBN13: 9780674530164
• Release Date: March 1990
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.2"