The U.S. Constitution: A Very Short Introduction

The U.S. Constitution: A Very Short Introduction

Very Short Introductions

The U.S. Constitution: A Very Short Introduction explores the major themes of American constitutional history-federalism, the balance of powers, property, representation, equality, rights, and security. Informed by the latest scholarship, each theme illustrates how the Constitution has served as a dynamic framework for legitimating power and advancing liberty.

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David J. Bodenhamer (Executive Director of The Polis Center and Professor of History, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) – Oxford University Press Inc