The U.S. Constitution, 2nd Edition
Published on 6. September 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-4654-5436-2 (ISBN)
Description
One of the most revered, imitated, and controversial governmental documents in the world, the U.S. Constitution serves as the foundation for the American government and shapes the lives of Americans every day. Yet, how many of us know its history and the impact it has on guiding our ever evolving nation? Idiot's Guides: The U.S. Constitution, Second Edition, provides you a clear look at the one single document that defines America. Suitable supplemental reading for students in high school government/civics classes and college political science classes, this guide covers the birth of the Constitution and the history and details of its amendments.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
DK
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 194 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
482 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4654-5436-2 (9781465454362)
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The U.S. Constitution, 2nd Edition
E-Book
09/2016
1st Edition
DK
€9.99
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Previous edition
Book
10/2007
Alpha Books
€33.86
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Person
Timothy Harperis a journalist, author, professor, and lawyer who writes frequently on law, lawyers, and legal issues. A winner of the American Bar Association's Silver Gavel for his journalism, he is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School and a former national correspondent for the Associated Press. Tim is a frequent contributor to national magazines, newspapers, and websites, and he is the author of 12 books, including two editions of Idiot's Guides: The U.S. Constitution. As an editorial and publishing consultant, he also has helped dozens of individuals and institutions research, write, and publish their own books.
Tim has taught in the graduate programs at the Columbia Journalism School and New York University's Carter Institute and since 2007 has been a visiting professor and writing coach at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. He also is the founding editor and publisher of the CUNY Journalism Press. For more on Tim and his work, go to timharper.com.
Tim has taught in the graduate programs at the Columbia Journalism School and New York University's Carter Institute and since 2007 has been a visiting professor and writing coach at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. He also is the founding editor and publisher of the CUNY Journalism Press. For more on Tim and his work, go to timharper.com.