This book offers a set of alphabetically organized entries designed as a one-stop resource for high school and college students, members of the general public, and scholars interested in the numerous proposals that individuals have introduced to amend the U.S. Constitution.* Over 500 A-Z entries on amendments, proposed amendments, alternate constitutions, and amending issues* A chronology of the most popular amending proposals by year and key events and publications related to constitutional amendments* Primary documents, including the U.S. Constitution and its amendments* An extensive bibliography plus suggestions for further reading for each entry* A comprehensive index
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Review:
"The first comprehensive view of amendments published since 1896, the Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments should be useful to political scientists, law professors, and historians." - Law and Courts "Written in a narrative, easily understood style for high school and college students ... Recommended." - The Book Report "This authoritative and timely source will be heavily used in all libraries." - American Libraries "This unique source is an essential addition to all libraries." - Library Journal "A useful addition for all college and university libraries." - Choice "Vile does an incredible job of organizing and connecting vast amounts of history. Essential for many public and academic libraries." - Library Journal, Starred Review
About the Author:
John R. Vile is professor and chair of the Political Science Department at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. He is the editor of ABC-CLIO's Great American Judges and author of The Constitutional Convention of 1787 and The Constitutional Convention of 1787.
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- PublisherABC-CLIO
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0874367832
- ISBN 13 9780874367836
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages427