Originalism, Federalism, and the American Constitutional Enterprise: A Historica

Description: Originalism, Federalism, and the American Constitutional Enterprise by Edward A. Purcell In this lively historical examination of American federalism, a leading scholar in the field refutes the widely accepted notion that the founding fathers carefully crafted a constitutional balance of power between the states and the federal government. Edward A. Purcell Jr. bases his argument on close analysis of the Constitutions original structure and the ways that structure both induced and accommodated changes over the centuries. There was no clear agreement among the founding fathers regarding the "true" nature of American federalism, Purcell contends, nor was there a consensus on "correct" lines dividing state and national authority. Furthermore, even had there been some true "original" understanding, the elastic and dynamic nature of the constitutional structure would have made it impossible for subsequent generations to maintain any "original" or permanent balance. The author traces the evolution of federalism through the centuries, focusing particularly on shifting interpretations founded on political interests. He concludes with insights into current issues of federal power and a discussion of the grounds on which legitimate decisions about federal and state power should rest. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Edward A. Purcell, Jr., is Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor, New York Law School. He is author of many books and scholarly articles, including Brandeis and the Progressive Constitution: Erie, the Judicial Power, and the Politics of Federal Courts in Twentieth-Century America (2000), published by Yale University Press, for which he received the Coif Triennial Book Award and the Triennial Griswold Prize. He lives in New York City. Review Selected by Choice magazine as an Outstanding Academic Title from 2008."Edward A. Purcell, Jr. has written a vigorous critique, grounded in the Age of Madison, of the Rehnquist Courts revival of constitutional federalism. Its a learned, thoughtful book thats great fun to read."—Charles W. McCurdy, University of Virginia"Purcells book is an extraordinarily learned historical performance, bringing together an enormous array of secondary literature in a new way to address very topical questions concerning originalism and the vagaries of American federalism."—Clyde S. Spillenger, Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law Details ISBN0300212011 Publisher Yale University Press Year 2014 ISBN-10 0300212011 ISBN-13 9780300212013 Format Paperback Short Title ORIGINALISM FEDERALISM & THE A Language English Media Book Illustrations Yes Imprint Yale University Press Subtitle A Historical Inquiry Country of Publication United States DEWEY 321.020973 Place of Publication New Haven Author Edward A. Purcell Pages 320 AU Release Date 2014-07-15 NZ Release Date 2014-07-15 US Release Date 2014-07-15 Publication Date 2014-07-15 UK Release Date 2014-07-15 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:82770284;

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