Taking the Constitution Seriously

by Walter Berns

Book Overview

The seven formidable essays that make up this new analysis explore the Constitution and its central place in the development of the first nation to be built on the foundation of the rights of man. Of particular interest is Berns's view of minorities under the Constitution. Overall, the book will be well received by serious students of the American political experience, but others might find it difficult going.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819179701
• ISBN13: 9780819179708
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Madison Books
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

The Constitution - What We Shouldn't Forget

This is an important book. Insipid writing? This is a serious book that goes to the heart of our country and its political institutions. Specifically, it tell us why the Constitution is still vitally important and relevant to our political institutions and discourse. Dr. Berns is an elegant writer dealing with a serious topic. A must read for someone who wants to understand why the Constitution still matters.

Need to know the constitution front and back? This is it!

If you really need to know the meaning of our nation's most important and founding document like the back of your hand, then this is what you're looking for. The language can at times be insipid, but then again, who says that something like this has to be extremely intriguing; if it serves its purpose, then it has done what it needs to: to help you learn about the constitution. Very helpful tool on in detail projects, etc.