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Author | : James Rees Jones |
Publisher | : Stanford University Press |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780804719889 |
The essays in this volume do not claim that the Revolution of 1688-89 in itself constituted an epoch-making event in the history of progress and freedom. Instead, they argue that it marks an important conjunction of many trends, changes, and developments in the years before and after 1688.
Author | : David Cole |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Civil rights |
ISBN | : 9781617700217 |
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, have challenged the United States' commitment to some of its core values. The threat of another attack led to a vastly expanded security apparatus, a reorganization of the federal government, two wars, laws granting the federal government greater scope for surveillance, aggressive investigatory and prosecutorial practices, and executive initiatives, many adopted in secret, that appeared to contravene international law and constitutional strictures-all done in the name of keeping America safe. Has the United States struck the right balance between security and liberty? Have we remained true to our fundamental values? This book identifies six specific issues that have confronted government officials and civil society in the wake of 9/11. For each issue, it offers a short introduction, articles that reflect competing views on the matter, and a set of study questions. It is intended to facilitate debate on issues that have been with us for a decade and will continue to frame public policy for the rest of our lives. The topics covered are: Profiling The Use of Torture in Exceptional Circumstances Accountability Preventive Detention The Terrorist Surveillance Program and Inherent Executive Power Privacy and Security Book jacket.
Author | : President's Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies, The |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 287 |
Release | : 2014-03-31 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1400851270 |
The official report that has shaped the international debate about NSA surveillance "We cannot discount the risk, in light of the lessons of our own history, that at some point in the future, high-level government officials will decide that this massive database of extraordinarily sensitive private information is there for the plucking. Americans must never make the mistake of wholly 'trusting' our public officials."—The NSA Report This is the official report that is helping shape the international debate about the unprecedented surveillance activities of the National Security Agency. Commissioned by President Obama following disclosures by former NSA contractor Edward J. Snowden, and written by a preeminent group of intelligence and legal experts, the report examines the extent of NSA programs and calls for dozens of urgent and practical reforms. The result is a blueprint showing how the government can reaffirm its commitment to privacy and civil liberties—without compromising national security.
Author | : Gouverneur Morris |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780865978348 |
Liberty Fund is pleased to present this single-volume collection of Gouverneur Morris's writings. This edition will be a welcome addition to scholars of American and French history as the volume contains many writings that have never before been published. Providing his unique perspective, this is a wonderful and accessible single source that illuminates the political and economic thought of Gouverneur Morris.
Author | : Eric T. Kasper |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
Politicians, scholars, and even Supreme Court justices often look to Madison's broader body of work for guidance when interpreting the Bill of Rights. This title presents examination of Madison's political philosophy as reflected in the "Bill of Rights" and modern interpretations by Supreme Court justices.
Author | : Michael Les Benedict |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 575 |
Release | : 2016-09-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1442259930 |
This concise, accessible text provides students with a history of American constitutional development in the context of political, economic, and social change. Constitutional historian Michael Benedict stresses the role that the American people have played over time in defining the powers of government and the rights of individuals and minorities. He covers important trends and events in U.S. constitutional history, encompassing key Supreme Court and lower-court cases. The volume begins by discussing the English and colonial origins of American constitutionalism. Following an analysis of the American Revolution's meaning to constitutional history, the text traces the Constitution's evolution from the Early Republic to the present day. This third edition is updated to include the election of 2000, the Tea Party and the rise of popular constitutionalism, and the rise of judicial supremacy as seen in cases such as Citizens United, the Affordable Care Act, and gay marriage.
Author | : Clayton Northouse |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 2007-02-01 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9780815761273 |
A Brookings Institution Press and the Computer Ethics Institute publication Can we safeguard our nation's security without weakening cherished liberties? And how does technology affect the potential conflict between these fundamental goals? These questions acquired renewed urgency in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. They also spurred heated debates over such controversial measures as Total Information Awareness and the USA PATRIOT Act. In this volume, leading figures from the worlds of government, public policy, and business analyze the critical issues underlying these debates. The first set of essays examines the relationship between liberty and security and explores where the public stands on how best to balance the two. In the second section, the authors focus on information technology's role in combating terrorism, as well as tools, policies, and procedures that can strengthen both security and liberty at the same time. Finally, the third part of the book takes on a series of key legal issues concerning the restrictions that should be placed on the government's power to exploit these powerful new technologies. Contributors include Zoë Baird (Markle Foundation), James Barksdale (Barksdale Group), Bruce Berkowitz (Hoover Institution), Jerry Berman (Center for Democracy and Technology), Beryl A. Howell (Stroz Friedberg), Jon Kyl (U.S. Senate), Gilman Louie (In-Q-Tel), David Luban (Georgetown University), Richard A. Posner (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit), Marc Rotenberg (Electronic Privacy Information Center), James Steinberg (Brookings), Larry Thompson (Brookings), Gayle von Eckartsberg (In-Q-Tel), and Alan F. Westin (Columbia University).
Author | : Ralph Young |
Publisher | : NYU Press |
Total Pages | : 698 |
Release | : 2015-04-24 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1479814520 |
Finalist, 2016 Ralph Waldo Emerson Award One of Bustle's Books For Your Civil Disobedience Reading List Examines the key role dissent has played in shaping the United States, emphasizing the way Americans responded to injustices Dissent: The History of an American Idea examines the key role dissent has played in shaping the United States. It focuses on those who, from colonial days to the present, dissented against the ruling paradigm of their time: from the Puritan Anne Hutchinson and Native American chief Powhatan in the seventeenth century, to the Occupy and Tea Party movements in the twenty-first century. The emphasis is on the way Americans, celebrated figures and anonymous ordinary citizens, responded to what they saw as the injustices that prevented them from fully experiencing their vision of America. At its founding the United States committed itself to lofty ideals. When the promise of those ideals was not fully realized by all Americans, many protested and demanded that the United States live up to its promise. Women fought for equal rights; abolitionists sought to destroy slavery; workers organized unions; Indians resisted white encroachment on their land; radicals angrily demanded an end to the dominance of the moneyed interests; civil rights protestors marched to end segregation; antiwar activists took to the streets to protest the nation’s wars; and reactionaries, conservatives, and traditionalists in each decade struggled to turn back the clock to a simpler, more secure time. Some dissenters are celebrated heroes of American history, while others are ordinary people: frequently overlooked, but whose stories show that change is often accomplished through grassroots activism. The United States is a nation founded on the promise and power of dissent. In this stunningly comprehensive volume, Ralph Young shows us its history.
Author | : Michelle Louise Atkin |
Publisher | : Security and Professional Intelligence Education Series |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Electronic surveillance |
ISBN | : 9781442219090 |
Using the post-9/11 period as its backdrop, the book examines questions concerning the limits of government intrusion on protected Fourth Amendment rights. From the introduction of the U.S.A. PATRIOT Act and amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to the...
Author | : Sarah Baumgartner Thurow |
Publisher | : University Press of America |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Constitutional history |
ISBN | : 9780819167767 |