Louis Michael Seidman
On Constitutional Disobedience
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199898275
- author:
- Louis Michael Seidman
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 8.40 (w) x 5.70 (h) x 0.90 (d)
- Genre:
- United States History - General & Miscellaneous, U.S. Politics - History, U.S. Politics - General & Miscellaneous, United States History - 18th Century - General & Miscellaneous, Constitutional Law
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Constitution's original intent was to inspire, not dictate. In On Constitutional Disobedience, Louis Michael Seidman argues that our basic law needs benign neglect to keep pace with modern society. Seidman contends that the "living Constitution" approach is doomed, as it tries to reinterpret the text in light of contemporary demands. Instead, he proposes treating the Constitution as a piece of poetry for liberty and self-government. This perspective requires a critical examination of the document's provisions, including those that enshrine violations of popular will. By reevaluating the Constitution through this lens, Seidman aims to bring our basic law up to date. His systematic analysis addresses and refutes arguments in favor of fealty to the document, offering a fresh perspective on the role of constitutional disobedience in shaping our legal system.
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