The Doctrine Of Judicial Review: Its Legal And Historical Basis And Other Essays (1914) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437290257)

The Doctrine of Judicial Review: Its Legal and Historical Basis and Other Essays is a book written by Edward Samuel Corwin and originally published in 1914. The book is a collection of essays that explore the concept of judicial review, which is the power of the courts to review and potentially strike down laws or actions of the government that are deemed unconstitutional.The essays in the book examine the legal and historical basis for judicial review, tracing its origins back to the early days of the United States and the debates surrounding the drafting of the Constitution. Corwin also explores the various arguments for and against judicial review, as well as its practical implications for the functioning of government and the protection of individual rights.In addition to the essays on judicial review, the book includes several other essays on topics related to constitutional law and American government, including a discussion of the separation of powers and the role of the executive branch.Overall, The Doctrine of Judicial Review is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most important concepts in American constitutional law, written by one of the leading scholars in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edward Samuel Corwin
ISBN-10: 1437290256
ISBN-13: 9781437290257
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d