The words we live by: your annotated guide to the constitution
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Hyperion, [2003].
Format:
Book
Edition:
A Stonesong Press book 1st ed.
Physical Desc:
288 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Lexile measure:
1340L
Rating:
1340L
Status:
Description
The Words We Live By takes an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, gun control, and affirmative action. In The Words We Live By, Linda Monk probes the idea that the Constitution may seem to offer cut-and-dried answers to questions regarding personal rights, but the interpretations of this hallowed document are nearly infinite. For example, in the debate over gun control, does "the right of the people to bear arms" as stated in the Second Amendment pertain to individual citizens or regulated militias? What do scholars say? Should the Internet be regulated and censored, or does this impinge on the freedom of speech as defined in the First Amendment? These and other issues vary depending on the interpretation of the Constitution. Through entertaining and informative annotations, The Words We Live By offers a new way of looking at the Constitution. Its pages reflect a critical, respectful and appreciative look at one of history's greatest documents. The Words We Live By is filled with a rich and engaging historical perspective along with enough surprises and fascinating facts and illustrations to prove that your Constitution is a living -- and entertaining -- document. Updated now for the first time, The Words We Live By continues to take an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, and affirmative action.
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KF4450 .Z9 M66 2003
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North Stonington/Wheeler Adult Nonfiction
342.73 MONK
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342.7302 MON
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Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
0786867205
Lexile measure:
1340
Notes
General Note
"A Stonesong Press book."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-278) and index.
Target Audience
1340L,Lexile
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APA Citation (style guide)
Monk, L. R. (2003). The words we live by: your annotated guide to the constitution. A Stonesong Press book 1st ed. Hyperion.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Monk, Linda R. 2003. The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution. Hyperion.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Monk, Linda R, The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution. Hyperion, 2003.
MLA Citation (style guide)Monk, Linda R. The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution. A Stonesong Press book 1st ed. Hyperion, 2003.
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