The Secret Constitution and the Need for Constitutional ChangeAs we approach the third century in the life of our republic, some observers question whether the American Constitution, established in 1787, can effectively handle an increasing number of contemporary problems. Divided into two main parts, this volume represents a radical analysis of the Constitution in relation to major conflicts of modern society. |
Contents
CONSTITUTIONAL INADEQUACY | 29 |
TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY | 75 |
Altering the Constitutions Is Inevitable | 149 |
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