Author: Leonard Williams Levy
Publisher: New York : Macmillan Publishing Company ; Toronto : Collier Macmillan ; New York : Maxwell Macmillan International
ISBN: 9780029186787
Category : Constitutional law
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of articles by 178 contributors on such topics as abortion, capital punishment, interest groups, the Iran-Contra Affair, line item veto, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and more. Bibliog.
Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
Author: Leonard Williams Levy
Publisher: New York : Macmillan Publishing Company ; Toronto : Collier Macmillan ; New York : Maxwell Macmillan International
ISBN: 9780029186787
Category : Constitutional law
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of articles by 178 contributors on such topics as abortion, capital punishment, interest groups, the Iran-Contra Affair, line item veto, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and more. Bibliog.
Publisher: New York : Macmillan Publishing Company ; Toronto : Collier Macmillan ; New York : Maxwell Macmillan International
ISBN: 9780029186787
Category : Constitutional law
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of articles by 178 contributors on such topics as abortion, capital punishment, interest groups, the Iran-Contra Affair, line item veto, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and more. Bibliog.
The Encyclopedia of American Law
Author: David A. Schultz
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109911
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
There's an old saying: Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it. Yet for most people
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109911
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
There's an old saying: Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it. Yet for most people
Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics
Author: Michael A. Genovese
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816066162
Category : Civics
Languages : en
Pages : 1162
Book Description
Alphabetically arranged entries cover such topics as the Bill of Rights, voting, abortion, globalization, Social Security, civil rights, and military issues.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816066162
Category : Civics
Languages : en
Pages : 1162
Book Description
Alphabetically arranged entries cover such topics as the Bill of Rights, voting, abortion, globalization, Social Security, civil rights, and military issues.
The Encyclopedia of the United States Congress
Author: Donald C. Bacon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Encyclopedia Of First Amendment Set
Author: John Vile
Publisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 9780872893115
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1464
Book Description
In the first work of its kind, this new and exciting two-volume reference comprehensively examines all the freedoms in the First Amendment, including free speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion. Encyclopedia of the First Amendment covers the political, historical, and cultural significance of the First Amendment. It provides exclusive, singular focus on what most people consider the essential elements of the Bill of Rights and the basic liberties that Americans enjoy.
Publisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 9780872893115
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1464
Book Description
In the first work of its kind, this new and exciting two-volume reference comprehensively examines all the freedoms in the First Amendment, including free speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion. Encyclopedia of the First Amendment covers the political, historical, and cultural significance of the First Amendment. It provides exclusive, singular focus on what most people consider the essential elements of the Bill of Rights and the basic liberties that Americans enjoy.
Children's Encyclopedia of American History
Author: David C. King
Publisher: DK Children
ISBN: 9781465428431
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Full-color maps, photographs, and paintings illustrate a comprehensive reference guide to American history.
Publisher: DK Children
ISBN: 9781465428431
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Full-color maps, photographs, and paintings illustrate a comprehensive reference guide to American history.
Encyclopedia of the American Presidency
Author: Leonard Williams Levy
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN: 9780132761482
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1827
Book Description
Contains 1,011 articles by 335 contributors from all regions of the country, representing many disciplines and institutions, captures the origin, evolution, and constant unfolding of the American presidency.
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN: 9780132761482
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1827
Book Description
Contains 1,011 articles by 335 contributors from all regions of the country, representing many disciplines and institutions, captures the origin, evolution, and constant unfolding of the American presidency.
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 [2 volumes]
Author: John R. Vile
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1851096744
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1118
Book Description
The first encyclopedic treatment of the personalities, politics, and events involved in drafting the U.S. Constitution. This comprehensive treatment of all the personalities, philosophies, debates, and compromises involved in drafting the U.S. Constitution is the first encyclopedic work on the subject, compiling information into an easily accessible A–Z format. Biographies of all 55 delegates, analysis of the competing political viewpoints, procedural and substantive disputes, along with a host of other details are all presented here. Both the detail and the scholarship in this book are unmatched in any other work; the encyclopedic presentation simply does not exist elsewhere. Civil liberties, the scope of authority of the three branches of government, and other constitutional matters are increasingly at the forefront of public discussion. Scholars, citizens interested in self-education, and reference librarians faced with questions about the Constitution will find in this book all they require to answer their needs.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1851096744
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1118
Book Description
The first encyclopedic treatment of the personalities, politics, and events involved in drafting the U.S. Constitution. This comprehensive treatment of all the personalities, philosophies, debates, and compromises involved in drafting the U.S. Constitution is the first encyclopedic work on the subject, compiling information into an easily accessible A–Z format. Biographies of all 55 delegates, analysis of the competing political viewpoints, procedural and substantive disputes, along with a host of other details are all presented here. Both the detail and the scholarship in this book are unmatched in any other work; the encyclopedic presentation simply does not exist elsewhere. Civil liberties, the scope of authority of the three branches of government, and other constitutional matters are increasingly at the forefront of public discussion. Scholars, citizens interested in self-education, and reference librarians faced with questions about the Constitution will find in this book all they require to answer their needs.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Political and Legal History
Author: Donald T. Critchlow
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199754616
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1208
Book Description
The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Political and Legal History brings together an unparalleled wealth of information about the laws, institutions, and actors that have governed America throughout its history. Entries key political figures, important legislation and governmental institutions, broad political trends relating to elections, voting behavior, and party development, as well as key court cases, legal theories, constitutional interpretations, Supreme Court justices, and other major legal figures. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of politics and law, the more than 430 expertly written entries in the Encyclopedia provide an invaluable and in-depth overview of the development of America's political and legal frameworks.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199754616
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1208
Book Description
The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Political and Legal History brings together an unparalleled wealth of information about the laws, institutions, and actors that have governed America throughout its history. Entries key political figures, important legislation and governmental institutions, broad political trends relating to elections, voting behavior, and party development, as well as key court cases, legal theories, constitutional interpretations, Supreme Court justices, and other major legal figures. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of politics and law, the more than 430 expertly written entries in the Encyclopedia provide an invaluable and in-depth overview of the development of America's political and legal frameworks.
Encyclopedia of U.S. Intelligence
Author: Gregory Moore
Publisher: Auerbach Publications
ISBN: 9781439801840
Category : Intelligence service
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The first definitive work to chronicle the history, profile prominent figures, examine world-renowned agencies, and mark key events that have shaped the present U.S. intelligence landscape. With contributions from scholars, researchers, academics, and practicing professionals, it explores issues that reflect the public interest about American intelligence at every level from the public to the private sector.
Publisher: Auerbach Publications
ISBN: 9781439801840
Category : Intelligence service
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The first definitive work to chronicle the history, profile prominent figures, examine world-renowned agencies, and mark key events that have shaped the present U.S. intelligence landscape. With contributions from scholars, researchers, academics, and practicing professionals, it explores issues that reflect the public interest about American intelligence at every level from the public to the private sector.