{"product_id":"to-secure-the-liberty-of-the-people-james-madisons-bill-of-rights-and-the-supreme-courts-interpretation-hardback-9780875804217","title":"To Secure the Liberty of the People; James Madison's Bill of Rights and the Supreme Court's Interpretation (Hardback) 9780875804217","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTo Secure the Liberty of the People\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eJames Madison's Bill of Rights and the Supreme Court's Interpretation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEric T. Kasper (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780875804217\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 15 May 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e270 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7 cm, 0.907 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a significant work of scholarship that makes a number of unique and important contributions. The description of how Madison understood the interconnections among the Bill of Rights' provisions is especially valuable. This book has something new to offer even to readers already familiar with Madison's writings.\u003c\/p\u003e - James H. Read, College of St. Benedict and St. John's University \u003cp\u003eKasper is a fine writer who knows a good deal about his subject, which is interesting and new.\u003c\/p\u003e - David Siemers, University of Wisconsin OshKosh\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs the notoriously reluctant author of the Bill of Rights, James Madison has had a profound influence on the American government and legal system. \u003c\/b\u003eThis original study examines Madison's writings and speeches to explain his views of human nature and his political philosophy. Politicians, scholars, and even Supreme Court justices often look to Madison's broader body of work for guidance when interpreting the Bill of Rights. Here, Kasper presents an unusually thorough explanation of Madison's vision of the Bill of Rights in the context of his complete body of political thought. Unlike other studies of Madison, \u003ci\u003eTo Secure the Liberty of the People\u003c\/i\u003e not only explores the breadth and depth of Madison's own writings, but also presents a thoughtful look at the philosophers and writers who influenced the Father of the Bill of Rights. Additionally, and perhaps most valuably, Kasper provides a unique examination of modern-era Supreme Court justices and the ways in which they have correctly or incorrectly cited Madison and his original intent in their own opinions. This fascinating analysis shows the enduring vibrancy of Madison's thought—even when misinterpreted—and his ongoing importance in American political thought. Legal historians, legal scholars, and political scientists will find satisfying new perspectives on Madison in this impeccably researched book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Northern Illinois University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52584753758488,"sku":"9780875804217","price":28.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/to-secure-the-liberty-of-the-people-james-madisons-bill-of-rights-and-the-supreme-courts-interpretation-hardback-9780875804217","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}