A concise, authoritative guide to civil liberties issues in American society, from freedom of speech and religious liberty to due process, equal protection, and privacy. Includes bibliographical references and index.
From colonial times to the information age, an exhaustive survey of one of America's most contentious constitutional rights. Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-250) and index.
An authoritative yet accessible analysis of the historical development and contemporary scope of press freedoms in America. Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-333) and index.
A survey of the evolution of property rights in the United States—from constitutional protections and due process to private property rights and government-takings doctrines. Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-309) and index.
An extensive analysis of two complementary rights of the accused, their interpretation by the U.S. Supreme Court, and the ongoing debate over their role in the criminal justice system. Includes bibliographical references and index.
From its roots in early English rules to its practice today, this work covers the evolution, expansion, and ongoing debates regarding "the first liberty" in America. Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-433) and index.
A historical look at Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, covering more than two centuries of search-and-seizure law, from landmark judicial decisions to enduring controversies.