The Constitution: An Introduction

From war powers to health care, freedom of speech to gun ownership, religious liberty to abortion, practically every aspect of American life is shaped by the Constitution. Yet most of us know surprisingly little about the Constitution itself, and are woefully unprepared to think for ourselves about recent developments in its long and storied history. The Constitution: An Introduction is the definitive modern primer on the US Constitution. A lucid and engaging guide, it provides readers with the tools to think critically and independently about constitutional issues - a skill that is ever more essential to the continued flourishing of American democracy.