American Constitutional Journey (25 Major Judicial Cases That Influenced America)

Author: Ren Donglai et al.
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: In the United States, natural rights are sacred, social contracts are sacred, and private property is sacred; let alone, God and belief in God are sacred. These ideas are intertwined to form the sanctity of law in the United States. Therefore, to gain a deeper understanding of American law, one must understand all aspects of American social life; conversely, to study any aspect of the United States, one must also understand its law. It is commendable that this book does not just talk about law in terms of law but, with vivid descriptions and detailed materials, portrays the journey of the rule of law from its roots to its flourishing in American society. The 25 stories of the Supreme Court of the United States reveal a consistent yet evolving idea, a spirit. The sweet and sour of American constitutionalism are all included, allowing readers to savor them deeply. Dr. Donglai has required this book to "integrate the accuracy of academic works with the readability of popular reading," and I believe this task has been perfectly fulfilled.
— Wang Jisi, Director of the Institute of American Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
I think the greatest value of this book lies in its recreation of the trials of 25 major cases of the Supreme Court over the past two centuries, presenting readers with a vivid history of the U.S. Constitution. This historical picture is vividly depicted in detail, while the commentary takes a broad perspective, concise yet insightful, providing a profound revelation of the evolution of relevant systems and their historical and contemporary implications.
— He Weifang, Professor at the Law School of Peking University
The Journey of American Constitutionalism clarifies the spirit, institutions, political system, operational methods, and the origins and development of the Supreme Court's status through real cases. It provides a comprehensive overview of the process of American constitutionalism, which is highly beneficial for China's modernization. The key to modernization is the modernization of systems, and this book offers abundant insights.
— Yuan Weishi, Professor at the Department of Philosophy, Sun Yat-sen University
This book does not just talk about law in terms of law but, with vivid descriptions and detailed materials, portrays the journey of the rule of law from its roots to its flourishing in American society. The 25 stories of the Supreme Court suggest a consistent yet evolving idea, a spirit. The sweet and sour of American constitutionalism are all included, allowing readers to savor them deeply.