- Date: 04/09/2013
- Format: Print Paperback
- Price: $104.00
- ISBN: 978-1-4522-2676-7
- Pages: 801
- Format: Text + Online Case Archive
- Price: $104.00
- ISBN: 978-1-4522-7039-5
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Constitutional Law for a Changing America: Institutional Powers and Constraints, 8th Edition
Lee Epstein, University of Southern California, School of Law
Thomas G. Walker, Emory University
Drawing on both political science and legal studies, Constitutional Law for a Changing America: Institutional Powers and Constraints, Eighth Edition helps students realize that Supreme Court cases are more than just legal names and citations. From lawyers and interest groups, to the shifting sentiments of public opinion, to the ideological and behavioral inclinations of the justices, Epstein and Walker show how all these dynamics play an integral part in the overall development of constitutional doctrine. As always, Epstein and Walker account for the most recent Supreme Court cases and the latest scholarship on the justices and their decisions. With meticulous updating throughout, the authors include reworked and revised discussion on: - the methods of constitutional interpretation,
- jurisdiction stripping and standing,
- theories of presidential power,
- the separation-of-powers doctrine,
- cases related to the war on terrorism,
- federal preemption of state laws, and
- new developments in the interpretation of the commerce, taxing, and spending powers.
In preparing this edition, Epstein and Walker reorganized chapters, sharpened the editing of case excerpts, and added supplementary material—all with the goal of enhancing student understanding of constitutional law and the judicial process. Key Features: - Significantly reorganized material in Chapter 6 (Federalism) and Chapter 7 (The Commerce Power) improves the narrative flow and enhances student understanding.
- Expanded treatment of federal taxing and spending powers provides students with critical, up-to-date information.
- Increased coverage of the debates over the constitutionality of health care and immigration polices featuring case excerpts from National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (2012) and Arizona v. United States (2012).
- Enhanced online resources include the latest cases, making the development of constitutional doctrine relevant to today’s most important political conflicts.
- New "Aftermath" boxes—students’ favorite feature—round out chapter coverage.
- A balance of case law and textual elaboration puts cases in context and helps students realize their relevance for difficult issues facing political actors and judicial decision makers in our constitutional democracy today.
- “Facts” and “Arguments” sections in the case commentary details the facts of the case and the attorneys’ arguments for each side to facilitate close reading of opinions.
- New Annotated Readings section points students to relvant and important works for further reasearch.
- A focus on themes such as power, capacity, and democratic accountability helps students understand why state and federal government officials have the authority to do the things that they do.
- Expertly edited Supreme Court cases preserve crucial elements, while facilitating the development of students’ critical analysis skills.
ACCESS IS FREE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW BOOK IN THE EPSTEIN AND WALKER SERIES!*
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Take your constitutional law class beyond the book with Epstein and Walker’s new online Resource Center, featuring more than 400 excerpted, supplemental cases mentioned or referenced in the commentary of the Constitutional Law for a Changing America volumes. The authors excerpted each of these supporting cases, following the same format as those appearing in the printed text (includes the justices’ votes, a summary of case facts, and a carefully edited version of the justices’ opinions). Student will also find new features: - Resources from CQ Press's award-winning Library-Reference publications, including historical background, commentary and analysis, justice biographies, as well as statistical information and data
- Thirty Hypothetical Cases paired with discussion questions and writing assignments
- Interactive Flashcards of key terms
- Without Prejudice: The CLCA blog – posts from Rorie Spill Solberg and Liane Kosaki, experienced Constitutional Law instructors and scholars, feature commentary, news stories, and multimedia resources about recent developments, linking chapter coverage to current events.
Offering maximum flexibility, you can now assign a favorite case, or send students to a quality resource for paper assignments and further study. Also featured are newly excerpted landmark cases from the most recent Supreme Court term so your students will always have access to the latest decisions.
*Limited time access. Free with the purchase of a new copy of any of the three Constitutional Law for a Changing America volumes listed above. Some restrictions apply. Contact collegesales@cqpress.com with questions.
New to this Edition Significantly reorganized material in Chapter 6 (Federalism) and Chapter 7 (The Commerce Power) improves the narrative flow and enhances student understanding. • Expanded treatment of federal taxing and spending powers provides students with critical, up-to-date information. • Increased coverage of the debates over the constitutionality of health care and immigration polices featuring case excerpts from National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (2012) and Arizona v. United States (2012). • Enhanced online resources include the latest cases, making the development of constitutional doctrine relevant to today’s most important political conflicts. • New "Aftermath" boxes—students’ favorite feature—round out chapter coverage. • A balance of case law and textual elaboration puts cases in context and helps students realize their relevance for difficult issues facing political actors and judicial decision makers in our constitutional democracy today. • “Facts” and “Arguments” sections in the case commentary details the facts of the case and the attorneys’ arguments for each side to facilitate close reading of opinions. • New Annotated Readings section points students to relvant and important works for further reasearch. • A focus on themes such as power, capacity, and democratic accountability helps students understand why state and federal government officials have the authority to do the things that they do. • Expertly edited Supreme Court cases preserve crucial elements, while facilitating the development of students’ critical analysis skills.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents: Chronological Table of Cases Tables, Figures, and Boxes Preface PART I. THE U.S. CONSTITUTION 1.Understanding the U.S. Supreme Court PART II. INSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY 2.The Judiciary 3.The Legislature 4.The Executive 5.The Separation of Powers System in Action PART III. NATION-STATE RELATIONS 6.Federalism 7.The Commerce Power 8.The Power To Tax And Spend PART IV. ECONOMIC LIBERTIES 9.The Contract Clause 10. Economic Substantive Due Process 11. The Takings Clause Reference Material Constitution of the United States The Justices Glossary Online Case Archive List Subject Index Case Index Image Credits About the Authors
Bio(s)
Lee Epstein, University of Southern California, School of Law Lee Epstein is Provost Professor of Law & Political Science and Rader Family Trustee Chair in Law at the University of Southern California.. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Academy of Political and Social Science. She is author, coauthor, or editor of fifteen books, including The Supreme Court Compendium: Data, Decisions, and Developments, 5th edition, with Jeffrey A. Segal, Harold J. Spaeth, and Thomas G. Walker; Courts, Judges, and Politics, 6th edition, with Walter F. Murphy, C. Herman Pritchett, and Jack Knight; and Advice and Consent: The Politics of Judicial Appointments, with Jeffrey A. Segal. Her most recent book is The Behavior of Federal Judges: A Theoretical and Empirical Study of Rational Choice (2012), with William M. Landes and Richard A. Posner. Thomas G. Walker, Emory University Thomas G. Walker is Goodrich C. White Professor of Political Science at Emory University, where he has won several teaching awards for his courses on constitu¬tional law and the judicial process. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. His book, A Court Divided, written with Deborah J. Barrow, won the prestigious V. O. Key Award for the best book on southern politics. He is coauthor of The Supreme Court Compendium: Data, Decisions, and Developments, 5th edition (2012), with Lee Epstein, Jeffrey A. Segal, and Harold J. Spaeth, and author of Eligible for Execution (2009).
Ancillaries Precedent-setting resources at: http://clca.cqpress.com New study aids for students . . . More than 400 supplemental, excerpted cases
Interactive online flashcards with key terms
Instructor's Resources available for adopters!
And improved teaching aids for instructors, created by Timothy Johnson (University of Minnesota): Discussion questions for every chapter
The book’s tables and figures available for download
PowerPoint lecture slides for every chapter
And revised and updated test questions (multiple-choice, essay, and hypothetical)
*Students purchasing new copies will enjoy free access to http://clca.cqpress.com. Students purchasing used copies may purchase access here.
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