We The People: The Constitution In American Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Robert S. Peck
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harry N. Abrams, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Companion booklet included.
Bruce Ackerman's We The People: The Constitution In American Life presents a profound analysis of the United States Constitution, tracing its dynamic influence on the nation's political and social fabric. This seminal work argues for a nuanced understanding of constitutional development, moving beyond traditional interpretations to reveal how popular sovereignty shapes legal doctrine. It chronicles pivotal moments in American history, illustrating how constitutional principles adapt and endure through periods of profound change. Ackerman's scholarship uncovers the intricate relationship between legal theory and lived experience, offering a compelling perspective on the ongoing evolution of American governance. This authoritative text details the mechanisms by which the Constitution remains a living document, continually reinterpreted by generations.
Author: Robert S. Peck
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harry N. Abrams, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Companion booklet included.
Bruce Ackerman's We The People: The Constitution In American Life presents a profound analysis of the United States Constitution, tracing its dynamic influence on the nation's political and social fabric. This seminal work argues for a nuanced understanding of constitutional development, moving beyond traditional interpretations to reveal how popular sovereignty shapes legal doctrine. It chronicles pivotal moments in American history, illustrating how constitutional principles adapt and endure through periods of profound change. Ackerman's scholarship uncovers the intricate relationship between legal theory and lived experience, offering a compelling perspective on the ongoing evolution of American governance. This authoritative text details the mechanisms by which the Constitution remains a living document, continually reinterpreted by generations.