The Genius of America
How the Constitution Saved Our Country--and Why It Can Again
Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government
| Author: | Eric Lane, Michael Oreskes | ISBN: | 9781596918399 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing | Publication: | August 10, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury USA | Language: | English |
| Author: | Eric Lane, Michael Oreskes |
| ISBN: | 9781596918399 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Publication: | August 10, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury USA |
| Language: | English |
Due to a combination of heightened frustration, moves to skirt the constitutional process, and a widespread disconnect between the people and their constitutional "conscience," Lane and Oreskes warn us our longstanding Democracy is at risk. Together, they examine the Constitution's history relative to this current crisis, from its framing to its centuries-long success, including during some of the country's most turbulent and contentious times, and challenge us to let this great document work as it was designed-valuing political process over product. They hold our leaders accountable, calling on them to stop fanning the flames of division and to respect their institutional roles. In the final assessment, The Genius of America asks us to lean on the framers and their experience to secure our country's wellbeing.
Due to a combination of heightened frustration, moves to skirt the constitutional process, and a widespread disconnect between the people and their constitutional "conscience," Lane and Oreskes warn us our longstanding Democracy is at risk. Together, they examine the Constitution's history relative to this current crisis, from its framing to its centuries-long success, including during some of the country's most turbulent and contentious times, and challenge us to let this great document work as it was designed-valuing political process over product. They hold our leaders accountable, calling on them to stop fanning the flames of division and to respect their institutional roles. In the final assessment, The Genius of America asks us to lean on the framers and their experience to secure our country's wellbeing.
