Sanford Levinson 
Constitutional Faith [EPUB ebook] 

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This book examines the ‘constitutional faith’ that has, since 1788, been a central component of American ‘civil religion.’ By taking seriously the parallel between wholehearted acceptance of the Constitution and religious faith, Sanford Levinson opens up a host of intriguing questions about what it means to be American. While some view the Constitution as the central component of an American religion that serves to unite the social order, Levinson maintains that its sacred role can result in conflict, fragmentation, and even war. To Levinson, the Constitution’s value lies in the realm of the discourse it sustains: a uniquely American form of political rhetoric that allows citizens to grapple with every important public issue imaginable.
In a new afterword, Levinson looks at the deepening of constitutional worship and attributes the current widespread frustrations with the government to the static nature of the Constitution.

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Sanford Levinson is professor of law and government at the University of Texas Law School and a frequent visitor at the Harvard and Yale law schools. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His many books include
Our Undemocratic Constitution.

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Lingua Inglese ● Formato EPUB ● Pagine 280 ● ISBN 9781400839872 ● Dimensione 0.7 MB ● Casa editrice Princeton University Press ● Città Princeton ● Paese US ● Pubblicato 2011 ● Scaricabile 24 mesi ● Moneta EUR ● ID 2365766 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM
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