The Bill of Rights in Modern America

The Bill of Rights in Modern America
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 347
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ISBN-10 : 9780253060723
ISBN-13 : 0253060729
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Book Synopsis The Bill of Rights in Modern America by : David J. Bodenhamer

Download or read book The Bill of Rights in Modern America written by David J. Bodenhamer and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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