The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation : Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Corwin, Edward S. (Edward Samuel), 1878-1963.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation" is a comprehensive legal reference work prepared by the Legislative Reference Service and edited by Edward S. Corwin, published in the early 1950s. This thorough document provides annotations and interpretations of the Constitution, particularly drawing from decisions made by the Supreme Court up until 1952. It aims to serve as a handy guide for understanding the evolving nature of constitutional law and the principles set forth by the Founding Fathers. The opening of the text outlines its purpose and historical context, emphasizing the vital role the Constitution plays as both a governing document and a framework for judicial interpretation. It sets the stage for the analysis contained within by highlighting the Constitution's resilience through changing times and crises. Moreover, it details the legislative efforts and collaboration involved in compiling the current edition, providing readers with insights into how judicial review has shaped American law over time. As such, it is positioned not just as a historical artifact but as a living document that continues to influence contemporary legal discourse and governmental operation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Kevin Handy, Lisa Reigel, John Hagerson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Constitution_of_the_United_States_of_America:_Analysis_and_Interpretation

Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-06-20