The Words We Live by: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution Contributor(s): Monk, Linda R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 078688620X ISBN-13: 9780786886203 Publisher: Hachette Books
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 2004 Annotation: This authoritative and thought-provoking guide by award-winning writer Monk illuminates the constitution with anecdotes, examples, and a healthy seasoning of lore, trivia, amazing facts, and compelling sidelights as well as references to court cases and clear explanations of legal terms and the evolution of the law. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Constitutional - History | United States - General |
Dewey: 342.730 |
LCCN: 2002038826 |
Age Level: 18-UP |
Grade Level: 13-UP |
Lexile Measure: 1340(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.03" W x 9" L (0.92 lbs) 304 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Kliatt 05/01/2004 pg. 39 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Words We Live By takes an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, gun control, and affirmative action. In The Words We Live By, Linda Monk probes the idea that the Constitution may seem to offer cut-and-dried answers to questions regarding personal rights, but the interpretations of this hallowed document are nearly infinite. For example, in the debate over gun control, does the right of the people to bear arms as stated in the Second Amendment pertain to individual citizens or regulated militias? What do scholars say? Should the Internet be regulated and censored, or does this impinge on the freedom of speech as defined in the First Amendment? These and other issues vary depending on the interpretation of the Constitution. Through entertaining and informative annotations, The Words We Live By offers a new way of looking at the Constitution. Its pages reflect a critical, respectful and appreciative look at one of history's greatest documents. The Words We Live By is filled with a rich and engaging historical perspective along with enough surprises and fascinating facts and illustrations to prove that your Constitution is a living -- and entertaining -- document. Updated now for the first time, The Words We Live By continues to take an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, and affirmative action. |
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