Constitutional Amendments

Constitutional Amendments From Freedom of Speech to Flag Burning

Hardback (31 Dec 2001)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Covering each of the 27 amendments, this three-volume resource provides the history and social context of the amendment process. The introduction includes a general essay on the Constitution and adopting new amendments, followed by chapters highlighting each amendment. Entries range in length from 10 to 15 pages and begin with the full text of the amendment, followed by an essay on the social and political climate that gave rise to its proposal.;The text also includes an overview of the unratified amendments, with an emphasis on issues that affect today's society and demonstrate the current applicability of the amendment. Significant issues, events, figures, movements and judicial/legislative actions in the history of the amendment are also covered chronologically. Entries feature illustrations, sidebars and a list of further resources.

Book information

ISBN: 9780787648657
Publisher: UXL
Imprint: UXL
Pub date:
DEWEY: 342.7303
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 528
Weight: 2404g
Height: 242mm
Width: 193mm
Spine width: 74mm