Engines of liberty : the power of citizen activists to make constitutional law
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New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2016].
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Washingtonville-Moffat Library of Washingtonville - Adult Nonfiction
342.73 COL
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342.73 COL
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Published
New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2016].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
viii, 307 pages ; 25 cm.
Language
English
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-285) and index.
Description
" From an award-winning legal scholar, a stirring argument about the central role of citizen activists in shaping our nation's constitutional law Who determines whether gay Americans can marry? Who says whether citizens can own guns? And who decides on the fate of prisoners taken in the War on Terror? Most Americans would answer: the Supreme Court. While the rest of us stand by waiting for their decisions, the nine justices decide the fate of our freedoms. Overturning this conventional wisdom, David Cole argues that citizen activists are the true drivers of constitutional change. He shows that time and time again, associations of ordinary Americans have persuaded a majority of the justices to adopt their point of view and transform constitutional law. Revealing the tactics successful causes adopt, Cole offers a guidebook for anyone seeking social change, as well as a deeper understanding of how our Constitution actually works. An unexpected account of the power of small groups of committed people, TheSpirit of Liberty is essential reading for anyone who has lost faith in political activism in our era of gridlock. "--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cole, D. (2016). Engines of liberty: the power of citizen activists to make constitutional law . Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cole, David, 1958-. 2016. Engines of Liberty: The Power of Citizen Activists to Make Constitutional Law. Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cole, David, 1958-. Engines of Liberty: The Power of Citizen Activists to Make Constitutional Law Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cole, David. Engines of Liberty: The Power of Citizen Activists to Make Constitutional Law Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2016.
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