
The U.S. Constitution A to Z
Robert L. Maddex(Author)
CQ Press
2nd Edition
Published on 1. July 2008
Book
Hardback
693 pages
978-0-87289-764-9 (ISBN)
Description
There is no other volume that so clearly and concisely explains every key aspect of the U.S. Constitution. This classic, easy-to-use reference is thoroughly updated with new entries covering the events of recent years including court cases with impact on Constitutional rights. Each of the more than 250 entries, arranged in encyclopedic A-to-Z format, provides accessible insight into the key questions readers have about the U.S. Constitution. All entries are updated with content through the end of 2007.
Highlights in this new edition include:
Quick answers to questions as well as in-depth background on the U.S. Constitution
A new interior design that makes accessing information easy and fun
Historical and contemporary photos
Internet addresses for quick reference
Detailed appendices, tables, and an index
New entries include:
Kelo v. New London
Hamdi v. Rumsfeld
Lawrence v. Texas
The Patriot Act
Sex Offenders
Torture
Gay marriage and civil unions
Highlights in this new edition include:
Quick answers to questions as well as in-depth background on the U.S. Constitution
A new interior design that makes accessing information easy and fun
Historical and contemporary photos
Internet addresses for quick reference
Detailed appendices, tables, and an index
New entries include:
Kelo v. New London
Hamdi v. Rumsfeld
Lawrence v. Texas
The Patriot Act
Sex Offenders
Torture
Gay marriage and civil unions
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington
United States
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Inc
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 45 mm
Weight
1839 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87289-764-9 (9780872897649)
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Person
Robert L. Maddex is an attorney specializing in international law who serves as an advisor on constitutional procedures and issues. He is the author of Congressional Quarterly's Constitutions of the World, Illustrated Dictionary of Constitutional Concepts, and State Constitutions of the United States.