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1 online resource (161 pages) |
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Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents |
| Summary |
In Brennan and Democracy, a leading thinker in U.S. constitutional law offers some powerful reflections on the idea of "constitutional democracy," a concept in which many have seen the makings of paradox. Here Frank Michelman explores the apparently conflicting commitments of a democratic governmental system where key aspects of such important social issues as affirmative action, campaign finance reform, and abortion rights are settled not by a legislative vote but by the decisions of unelected judges. Can we--or should we--embrace the values of democracy together with constitutionalism, judic |
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Print version record |
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Brennan, William J., 1906-1997.
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Brennan, William J. (William Joseph), 1906-1997
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Brennan, William J., 1906-1997 |
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Constitutional law -- United States.
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LAW -- Constitutional.
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LAW -- Public.
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LAW -- Jurisprudence.
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Constitutional law
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781400823369 |
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1400823366 |
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