Constitutional Law and Politics, Volume 2: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

by David M. O'Brien

Now in its Sixth Edition, Constitutional Law and Politics is the authoritative casebook for the study of the Supreme Court and its role in politics past and present. This comprehensive text presents a wide range of excerpts and opinions from the most significant Supreme Court cases and provides the contextual material students need to interpret their historical significance. The Sixth Edition adds material on dozens of important recent cases, current through June 2004, and features carefully updated and refined pedagogy.

Author Biography: David M. O'Brien is Leone Reaves and George W. Spicer Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia, where he teaches the popular constitutional law course on which his book Constitutional Law and Politics (now in its Sixth Edition) is based. Professor O'Brien is a regular commentator on the Supreme Court's activities and rulings. He is the author of over fifteen books and regularly contributes op-ed pieces on the Court to the Los Angeles Times.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction, Law, History, Reference, Summer Reads, Philosophy

1620 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Jeremiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Basic textbook on Constitutional Law. Well put together and easy to find many landmark cases.

[Ronnie Sharangpani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Foundational in my understanding of jurisprudence. This book pairs well with a highlighter and one tenured professor with very high expectations.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

More than you ever wanted to know about the workings of the Supreme Court. It's the grownup version of "The Nine."

[Jesse Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good selection of cases, but the discussion was often shallow and incomplete.

[Christopher Egan · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you can stay awake and aware enough to understand the content then there is a verifiable treasure trove of information.

[Nicolas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mammoth book. But excellent.