Government by the people

by James MacGregor Burns

The framers of our Constitution warned that we must be vigilant in safeguarding our rights, liberties, and political institutions. But to do this, we first have to understand these institutions and the forces that have shaped the United States' political and constitutional systems.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

492 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

An award-winning author of presidential and leadership studies, James MacGregor Burns was the Woodrow Wilson Professor of Government Emeritus at Williams College and Distinguished Leadership Scholar at the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park. He received his bachelor's degree from Williams College and his Ph.D. in political science from Harvard, and he also attended the London School of Economics. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he was past president of the American Political Science Association and the International Society of Political Psychology.

Reviews

[Anna Visocsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned Alot its a school book though.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

A text for American government written for high school students. It is easy to read and understand with numerous sidebars.

[Sandeep Bhalla · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book for every student of law interested in USA Constitution and its working.