American Constitutional History

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<i>American Constitutional History</i> presents a concise introduction to the constitutional developments that have taken place over the past 225 years, treating trends from history, law, and political science.<br /><ul><li>Presents readers with a brief and accessible introduction to more than two centuries of U.S. constitutional history</li><li>Explores constitutional history chronologically, breaking U.S. history into five distinct periods</li><li>Reveals the full sweep of constitutional changes through a focus on issues relating to economic developments, civil rights and civil liberties, and executive power</li><li>Reflects the evolution of constitutional changes all the way up to the conclusion of the June 2015 Supreme Court term</li></ul>

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<b>Jack Fruchtman</b> is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Program in Law and American Civilization at Towson University, Maryland. His most recent books include<i>The Political Philosophy of Thomas Paine</i> (2009) and<i>The Supreme Court: Rulings on American Government and Society</i> (2nd Edition, 2014).

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