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Constitutional Amendments: From Freedom of Speech to Flag Burning
- Author Tom Pendergast
eBook version- Published by U·X·L
Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin 20 Best Bets for Student Researchers 2002
Covering each of the 27 amendments, this 3-vol. resource provides the history and social context of the amendment process. The introduction includes a general essay on the Constitution and adopting new amendments, followed by chapters highlighting each amendment. Entries range in length from 10 to 15 pages and begin with the full text of the amendment, followed by an essay on the social and political climate that gave rise to its proposal. Also included is an overview of the unratified amendments, with an emphasis on issues that affect today's society and demonstrate the current applicability of the amendment. Significant issues, events, figures, movements and judicial/legislative actions in the history of the amendment are also covered chronologically. Features include 150 illustrations, sidebars, a glossary, source for further study, and index.
Review:
"This set will help students understand both the history of the amendments and their continuing impact on our government and lives and would be useful for either reference questions or as a starting point for further research. It deserves a place in all secondary library collections."
-- School Library Journal (November 2001)
- Published/Released: December 2007
- Original Copyright: 2008
- ISBN 13: 9781414422879
- ISBN 10: 1414422873
- Product number: 231067
- Shipping Weight: 1.00 lbs (0.45 kgs)
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