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Constitutional Interpretation: Illusion and Reality
This study analyzes the process of constitutional interpretation, that is, the methodology by which the Supreme Court goes about interpreting the Constitution, and offers a comprehensive view of constitutional law through the lens of history, political science, and jurisprudence.
| Author(s) | By Jeffrey M. Shaman. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 288 |
| Published in | United States |
| Published | 30 Nov 2000 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
This study analyzes the process of constitutional interpretation, that is, the methodology by which the Supreme Court goes about interpreting the Constitution, and offers a comprehensive view of constitutional law through the lens of history, political science, and jurisprudence.
Preface Introduction Constitutional Creativity Formalism v. Realism The Levels of Scrutiny Constitutional Fact: The Perception of Reality by the Supreme Court The Puzzle of Legislative Motive Case Study: The Theory of Low-Value Speech The Vicissit
JEFFREY M. SHAMAN is Professor of Law at DePaul University./e He has concentrated much of his scholarship in the area of constitutional law, and his work analyzing the constitutional process has been published in law reviews across the country. He is also
