Constitutional law for a changing America : rights, liberties, and justice

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Constitutional law for a changing America : rights, liberties, and justice

Lee Epstein, Thomas G. Walker

CQ Press, c2013

8th ed

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Judicial decisions never occur in a vacuum u they are influenced by a myriad of political factors. From lawyers and interest groups, to the shifting sentiments of public opinion, to the ideological and behavioral inclinations of the justices, Epstein and Walker show how all these dynamics play an integral part in the overall development of constitutional doctrine. Drawing deeply from the spheres of political science and legal studies, the exceperted case material is skillfully analyzed and presented for todayAEs students. Known for fastidious revising and streamlining, the authors account for the latest scholarship in the field and offer rock-solid analysis of recent landmark cases, including as all the important opinions handed down through 2011. Building on the successes of the 7th edition, the bookAEs clean layout and design clearly distinguishes between commentary and opinion excerpts. Not only does the design make the book an easier read for students, it effectively showcases photos, justice biographies, and the oAftermathoe and oGlobal Perspectiveoe sidebars. And based on positive user feedback, the authors have added even more Aftermath boxes in this new edition. New cases in the 8th edition: Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (2012) Snyder v. Phelps (2011) Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association (2011) United States v. Jones (2012) Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

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Chronological Table of Cases Tables, Figures, and Boxes Preface I. THE SUPREME COURT AND THE CONSTITUTION 1. Understanding the U.S. Supreme Court 2. The Judiciary: Institutional Powers and Constraints 3. Incorporation of the Bill of Rights II. CIVIL LIBERTIES 4. Religion: Exercise and Establishment 5.Freedom of Speech, Assembly, and Association 6.Freedom of the Press 7. The Boundaries of Free Expression: Libel, Obscenity, and Emerging Areas of Government Concern 8. The First Amendment and the Internet 9. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms 10. The Right to Privacy III. THE RIGHTS OF THE CRIMINALLY ACCUSED 11. Investigations and Evidence 12. Attorneys, Trials, and Punishments IV. CIVIL RIGHTS 13. Discrimination 14. Voting and Representation Reference Material Constitution of the United States Federalist Paper, No. 78 U.S. Presidents Thumbnail Sketch of the Supreme Court's History The Justices Natural Courts Supreme Court Calendar Briefing Supreme Court Cases Glossary Online Case Archive Index Subject Index Case Index Image Credits About the Authors

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