The Bill of Rights in Modern America: Third Edition, Revised and Expanded

by David J. Bodenhamer (Editor), James W. Ely (Editor), Daniel T. Rodgers (Contributor)

As the 2020s began, protestors filled the streets, politicians clashed over how to respond to a global pandemic, and new scrutiny was placed on what rights US citizens should be afforded.

Newly revised and expanded to address immigration, gay rights, privacy rights, affirmative action, and more, The Bill of Rights in Modern America provides clear insights into the issues currently shaping the United States. Essays explore the law and history behind contentious debates over such topics as gun rights, limits on the powers of law enforcement, the death penalty, abortion, and states' rights.

Accessible and easy to read, the discerning research offered in The Bill of Rights in Modern America will help inform critical discussions for years to come.

346 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1993

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

an excellent, non-biased look at the bill of rights and how the courts have shaped their application over the years. updated to incorporate the rhenquist years.