Civil Rights and Liberties: Provocative Questions and Evolving Answers

ISBN-13: 9781138473959 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017

Harold J. Sullivan

Opis

Engages students in an exploration of how and why US Supreme Court Justices have interpreted the provisions of the US Constitution relating to freedom of expression and religion, and equal protection and privacy. This work is intended for undergraduate courses in Constitutional Law, Civil Rights and Liberties, and more.

Spis treści

Preface.  1. Introduction: Judicial Defense of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights.  2. The First Amendment and Freedom of Expression.  3. Freedom of Religion.  4. Equality Under the Constitution.  5. Privacy and Individual Autonomy.  6. Contemporary Issues of Equality and Freedom.  7. Conclusion: What Is the Future of Constitutional Rights and Civil Liberties in America?  Appendix: The Constitution of the United States.  Index.

O autorze

Harold J. Sullivan is Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA.