The Bill of Rights in Modern America: After 200 YearsDavid J. Bodenhamer, James W. Ely (Jr.) Informed by a historical perspective, this volume features essays that focus on contemporary issues and explore the understanding of the Bill of Rights. These essays include: Rights Consciousness in American History; The Explosion and Erosion of Rights; Symbolic Speech and the First Amendment; and more. |
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Rights Consciousness in American History | 3 |
The Explosion and Erosion of Rights | 18 |
Symbolic Speech and the First Amendment | 39 |
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