The Citizen's Constitution (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780465021246)

Pocket versions of the Constitution of the United States of America abound, as do multi-volume commentaries, scholarly histories of its writing, and political posturings of various clauses. But what if you want a delightfully quick, witty, and readable reference that, in one compact volume, places the document and its clauses into context? You're out of luck -- until now. Written by Seth Lipsky, described in the Boston Globe as "a legendary figure in contemporary journalism,&" The Citizen's Constitution draws on the writings of the Founders, case law from our greatest judges, and current events in more than 300 illuminating annotations. Lipsky provides a no-nonsense, entertaining, and learned guide to the fundamental questions surrounding the document that governs how we govern our country. Every American should know the Constitution. Rarely has it glinted so brightly.

Author: Seth Lipsky
ISBN-10: 0465021247
ISBN-13: 9780465021246
Publisher: Basic Books
Language: English
Published: 04/05/2011
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.00d