The Constitution: An Introduction

by Luke Paulsen and Michael Stokes Paulsen

Book Overview

From war powers to health care, freedom of speech to gun ownership, religious liberty to abortion, practically every aspect of American life is shaped by the Constitution. This vital document, along with its history of political and judicial interpretation, governs our individual lives and the life of our nation. Yet most of us know surprisingly little about the Constitution itself, and are woefully unprepared to think for ourselves about recent developments...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0465053726
• ISBN13: 9780465053728
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.5"