Declaring Rights

Ideal for introducing students to the conception and development of the Bill of Rights, this concise volume examines the Federalists' and Anti-Federalists' struggle over amending the Constitution while highlighting the relevance their debates have for modern-day issues. Rakove's lively narrative begins with a study of American roots in English common law, examines the heated discourse and thoughtful deliberation of the founders, and culminates with a close look at the evolution of rights distinctly American. Interspersed throughout are 25 primary documents - including letters, declarations, newspaper editorials, and debates - that embody and contextualize the issues. Also included are extensive gloss notes, a chronology, questions for consideration, a bibliography, and an index.

First sentence: When we speak about rights, we often imagine that we are striving to define certain fundamental aspects of our existence.

Year

1997

Language

English

Publisher

Bedford/St. Martin's

Editions

1

Pages

217

ISBN

9780312137342

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