“In this newly revised and expanded edition of The Bill of Rights in Modern America, twelve distinguished legal scholars discuss the history and the current national debate about the nature and extent of our individual rights. A thought-provoking read!”

““A worthy contribution to the continuing debate over the meaning of the American Bill of Rights. Comprehensive documentation; outstanding bibliographic essays.” —Choice “ . . . a collection of short and lively essays that make splendid reading for anyone interested in the law or civil liberties. They have also provided an excellent resource for stimulating and guiding classroom discussion.” —Journal of Southern History “This is an excellent collection of articles prepared by recognized specialists on the Bill of Rights . . . ” —The American Journal of Legal History Written by leading scholars in legal and constitutional issues, The Bill of Rights in Modern America addresses each of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution and the modern controversies that surround them. Topics include symbolic speech and the First Amendment, church and state, public safety and the right to bear arms, rights of the accused in a conservative age, police practices and the Bill of Rights, the “cruel and unusual punishment” clause, affirmative action, and the New Federalism.”

““A worthy contribution to the continuing debate over the meaning of the American Bill of Rights. Comprehensive documentation; outstanding bibliographic essays.” —Choice “ . . . a collection of short and lively essays that make splendid reading for anyone interested in the law or civil liberties. They have also provided an excellent resource for stimulating and guiding classroom discussion.” —Journal of Southern History “This is an excellent collection of articles prepared by recognized specialists on the Bill of Rights . . . ” —The American Journal of Legal History Written by leading scholars in legal and constitutional issues, The Bill of Rights in Modern America addresses each of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution and the modern controversies that surround them. Topics include symbolic speech and the First Amendment, church and state, public safety and the right to bear arms, rights of the accused in a conservative age, police practices and the Bill of Rights, the “cruel and unusual punishment” clause, affirmative action, and the New Federalism.”

“"Knowledgably compiled and expertly edited ... a great masterpiece of discussion for any group."October 2008”
 — The Midwestern Book Review

“A worthy contribution to the continuing debate over the meaning of the American Bill of Rights.”
 — Choice

“A collection of short and lively essays that make splendid reading for anyone interested in law or civil liberties [and] an excellent resource for stimulating and guiding classroom discussion.”
 — The Journal of Southern History