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  • The United States Constitution

    One Document, Many Choices

    by J. Vile ...
    This book examines the U.S. Constitution by focusing on its origins in Western political thought and its organization and subsequent amendments. It describes the document as a series of choices among alternative governmental institutions that are designed to provide national security and secure ordered liberty. ... Read more

    $143.09 USD

  • Founding Documents of America

    Documents Decoded

    by John R. Vile ...
    Series series Documents Decoded
    Written by a renowned expert on the American Founding period, this book examines selections of key documents from 1215 through 1791 that were instrumental to the development of the U.S. Constitution and the American political tradition.The latest addition to ABC-CLIO's popular Documents Decoded series, John R. Vile's Founding Documents of America presents historic documents key to the foundations ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

  • Manufacturing My Miracle

    One Woman’s Quest to Create her Personalized Gene Therapy

    by Jill Dopf Viles ...
    Who lives? Who dies? Who decides? One woman's quest to save her family from a rare hereditary disorder and what it means for our collective genetic futureIn Manufacturing My Miracle, Jill Dopf Viles becomes her own researcher to solve the genetic mystery that has plagued generations of her family. She discovers a link to Olympic hurdler Priscilla Lopes Schliep and, as gene therapy costs $4.25 ... Read more

    $27.59 USD

  • Essential Supreme Court Decisions

    Summaries of Leading Cases in U.S. Constitutional Law

    by John R. Vile ...
    The only reference guide to Supreme Court cases organized both topically and chronologically within chapters so that readers understand how cases fit into a historical context, the 18th edition has been updated with 20 new cases, including landmark decisions on such topics as executive powers, federalism, religious freedom, free speech, LGBTQ rights, and voting rights, among others. Updated ... Read more

    $34.79 USD

  • The Bible in American Law and Politics

    A Reference Guide

    by John R. Vile ...
    While scholars increasingly recognize the importance of religion throughout American history, The Bible in American Law and Politics is the first reference book to focus on the key role that the Bible has played in American public life. In considering revolting from Great Britain, Americans contemplated whether this was consistent with scripture. Americans subsequently sought to apply Biblical ... Read more

    $121.49 USD

  • Farewell Addresses by US Presidents and Other Notable Leaders

    Parting Words Before the Political Afterlife

    by John R. Vile ...
    This collection prints and analyzes the 12 formal presidential farewell addresses in U.S. history, situating them within the context of biblical, classical, and other literary antecedents.Presidents have numerous attempts to say hello, not simply when they give a victory speech on election night, but also when they announce their candidacies, accept their party's nominations, and otherwise ... Read more

    $97.19 USD

  • A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments

    America's Continuing Revolution

    by John R. Vile ...
    Charting 250 years of history**, the 8th edition of this constitutional companion shows students just how revolutionary the Constitution was-and how relevant it remains today.**After revisiting the key events leading to the Constitution's ratification, including the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, this book explores the Constitution ... Read more

    $37.29 USD

  • The Writing and Ratification of the U.S. Constitution

    Practical Virtue in Action

    by John R. Vile ...
    The Writing and Ratification of the U.S. Constitution: Practical Virtue in Action examines the events surrounding the development of the U.S. Constitution. Setting these events within the context of the colonial conflict with Britain and the experience with state constitutions under the Articles of Confederation, John R. Vile discusses the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention of ... Read more

    $48.59 USD

  • America's National Anthem

    "The Star-Spangled Banner" in U.S. History, Culture, and Law

    by John R. Vile ...
    This A–Z encyclopedia is a one-stop resource for understanding the history and evolution of the national anthem in American politics, culture, and mythology, as well as controversies surrounding its emergence as a lightning rod for political protests and statements.This reference work serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding all aspects of the national anthem and its significance in U ... Read more

    $32.39 USD

  • Awdeley's Fraternitye of Vacabondes, Harman's Caueat, Haben's Sermon, &c

    Exploring Outliers and Social Order in Elizabethan England

    by Parson Haben, John active 1559-1577 Awdelay, Thomas active 1567 Harman ...
    Awdeley's Fraternitye of Vacabondes, Harman's Caueat, Haben's Sermon, &c is a compelling anthology that captures the multifaceted tapestry of 16th-century English vagabond literature. This collection showcases a range of literary styles, from didactic sermons to vivid societal critiques, encapsulating the social issues and cultural climate of the period. Through narratives that delve into the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments

    by John R. Vile ...
    The U.S. Constitution and its 27 amendments (including the Bill of Rights) is a living document, as evidenced by new laws and Supreme Court rulings that with each passing year change how the Constitution's guidelines are interpreted and implemented.A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments is designed to show students just how revolutionary the Constitution was—and how ... Read more

    $72.89 USD

  • A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments

    by John R. Vile ...
    Now in its sixth edition with coverage of major Supreme Court decisions through the end of the 2013–2014 term, this book remains a key source for students, professors, and citizens seeking balanced, up-to-date information on the Constitution, its amendments, and how they have been interpreted.A document that is well past two centuries old, the U.S. Constitution remains as relevant and important ... Read more

    $38.09 USD