The Constitution in Wartime: Beyond Alarmism and Complacency

The Constitution in Wartime: Beyond Alarmism and Complacency (Constitutional Conflicts)

Mark Tushnet (Editor)

Hardcover: 272 pages

Publisher: Duke University Press Books (January 26, 2005)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0822334569

ISBN-13: 978-0822334569

Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.9 x 9.3 inches

“Most recent discussion of the United States Constitution and war—both the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq—has been dominated by two diametrically opposed views: the alarmism of those who see many current policies as portending gross restrictions on American civil liberties, and the complacency of those who see these same policies as entirely reasonable accommodations to the new realities of national security. Whatever their contributions to the public discussion and policy-making processes, these voices contribute little to an understanding of the real constitutional issues raised by war. Providing the historical and legal context needed to assess competing claims, The Constitution in Wartime identifies and explains the complexities of the important constitutional issues brought to the fore by wartime actions and policies. Twelve prominent legal scholars and political scientists combine broad overviews of U.S. history and contemporary policy with detailed yet accessible analyses of legal issues of pressing concern today.”

Black cloth hardcover with nick at top of spine; head and tail of spine are bumped; NO DUSTCOVER; text is clean, crisp, and unmarked; A2*