Sunstein, Cass R.

How to Interpret the Constitution

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ISBN 13:
9780691252049
author:
Sunstein, Cass R.
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Princeton University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
21.8 x 14.6 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, Constitutions,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£19.21

Description

The U.S. Constitution's interpretation has significant implications for American life. In this timely and powerful book, Harvard Law School professor Cass Sunstein argues that the approach to interpreting the Constitution should be guided by its impact on society. Sunstein examines competing approaches to constitutional interpretation, including "originalism," which holds that the meaning of the Constitution is settled by how it was publicly understood when it was ratified. He contends that this approach is flawed and that any method of interpretation must be defended in terms of its broad effects on rights and institutions. A crucial consideration for Sunstein is whether a particular approach to constitutional interpretation would eliminate fundamental rights or undermine democracy. This book provides a lively introduction to the key issues at stake, making it an essential read for anyone concerned about how the Supreme Court's decisions affect American life today.

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