FROM THE PUBLISHER

This paperback treatise from renowned legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky provides the clearest possible introduction to constitutional law and its underlying policies.

Taking a neutral stance in explaining constitutional law doctrine, Professor Chemerinsky presents a variety of perspectives. He examines specific topics and ties them to the broader themes of separation of powers, federalism, and individual liberties. Chemerinsky's lucid and direct writing style makes these difficult concepts easier for students to understand.

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: Principles and Policies covers all major areas of study in the typical two—course sequence. The text proceeds logically from an introduction that integrates historical background with contemporary themes to:

powers of the federal government

limits on state regulatory power

protection of individual liberties and civil rights

procedural due process

protection of economic liberties

equal protection

protection of expression and religion.