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A discussion of how the judiciary should interpret the Constitution. Making use of arguments drawn from American history, political philosophy and literary theory, it examines what it means to interpret a written constitution and how the courts should go about the task.

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One of the most powerful defenses of original jurisprudence I have read....A remarkable achievement." - Rogers M. Smith, author of Liberalism and American Constitutional Law

"Offers one of the best and most sophisticated arguments for originalism ever presented." —Review of Politics

"Highly recommended for anyone interested in the foundations of American government and the judiciary." —Library Journal

"For those fascinated by the intricacies of contemporary legal theory, this book should prove nearly indispensable." —Perspectives on Political Science

Constitutional Interpretation Textual Meaning

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      Publisher: MP-KAN Uni Press of Kansas
      Publication Date: 9/30/1999 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780700611416, 978-0700611416
      ISBN10: 070061141X
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      Law Constitutional and administrative law: general Methods, theory and philosophy of law

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A discussion of how the judiciary should interpret the Constitution. Making use of arguments drawn from American history, political philosophy and literary theory, it examines what it means to interpret a written constitution and how the courts should go about the task.

      Trade Review
      One of the most powerful defenses of original jurisprudence I have read....A remarkable achievement." - Rogers M. Smith, author of Liberalism and American Constitutional Law

      "Offers one of the best and most sophisticated arguments for originalism ever presented." —Review of Politics

      "Highly recommended for anyone interested in the foundations of American government and the judiciary." —Library Journal

      "For those fascinated by the intricacies of contemporary legal theory, this book should prove nearly indispensable." —Perspectives on Political Science

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