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A prominent legal scholar takes a frank and provocative look at how the Supreme Court works and why its often controversial processes of judicial review, constitutional interpretation, and dispute resolution have endured and remain compatible with our democratic ideals. Writing in an engaging and accessible manner, Harry H. Wellington offers fascinating examples of the CourtA¢a‚¬a„¢s activities, in particular showing how it has addressed one of the most controversial political and judicial issues of our time-abortion.
A¢a‚¬ËA¢a‚¬a„¢Here is a constitutional-law lesson as accessible as any now on the bookshelvesA¢a‚¬a¦Wellington grapples with many of the issues that arouse controversy in Congress and in the streetsA¢a‚¬a„¢A¢a‚¬a„¢ A¢a‚¬Herbert Mitgang, New York Times.
A¢a‚¬ËA¢a‚¬a„¢For its intended audience of non-lawyers, Interpreting the Constitution is right on target. It reduces large problems and abstractions to the language of common sense, and it strips away much of the mystery that too often surrounds constitutional adjudicationA¢a‚¬a¦A lucid and provocative book.A¢a‚¬a„¢A¢a‚¬a„¢ A¢a‚¬Richard H. Fallon, Jr., Yale Law Journal
A¢a‚¬ËA¢a‚¬a„¢Interpreting the Constitution is a thoroughly engaging book. Following a decade of frequently shrill disputes about the power of judicial review, Wellington asserts the inevitability and strength of the A¢a‚¬Ëcommon lawA¢a‚¬a„¢ approach to constitutional adjudication. Written for non-lawyers, the book also speaks to the experts.A¢a‚¬a„¢A¢a‚¬a„¢A¢a‚¬Gerhard Casper, President, StanfordA‚ University.
A¢a‚¬ËA¢a‚¬a„¢A superb essay, beautifully designed for teaching and for a general audience. Wellington is not diffident about letting the reader know where he stands, but he is unfailingly clear about alternative positions and conclusions. I can think of no better introduction to the crucial problems of constitutional interpretation.A¢a‚¬a„¢A¢a‚¬a„¢-Stanley N. Katz, President, American Council of Learned Societies
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ISBN : 9788175344501
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Pages : 208
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