Living originalism / Jack M. Balkin.

Author/creator Balkin, J. M.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, Mass. : Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2011.
Descriptionvi, 474 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Constitutional law--United States. --Philosophy.
Law--United States. --Interpretation and construction.
Origin (Philosophy)

Contents Fidelity -- Fidelity to text and principle -- Framework originalism -- Why original meaning? -- Basic law, higher law, our law -- Constitutional faith and constitutional redemption -- Originalisms -- Precedents and pragmatic exceptions -- Construction -- A platform for persuasion -- Commerce -- Privileges or immunities -- Equality before the law -- Texts and principles -- Change -- Rethinking living constitutionalism -- Change and legitimacy.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 341-457) and index.
LCCN 2011016124
ISBN9780674061781 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0674061780 (hbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF4552 .B35 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold