by Christopher Wolfe



Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Christopher Wolfe, professor of political science at Marquette University,
is a highly regarded scholar of constitutional law and political theory.
He is the author of "The Rise of Modern Judicial Review" (second revised
edition, Rowman & Littlefield, 1994) and "How to Read the Constitution"
(Rowman & Littlefield, 1996).

Product Description:

In this revised and updated edition of a classic text, one of America's
leading constitutional theorists presents a brief but well-balanced
history of judicial review and summarizes the arguments both for and
against judicial activism within the context of American democracy.
Christopher Wolfe demonstrates how modern courts have used their power to
create new "rights" with fateful political consequences and he challenges
popular opinions held by many contemporary legal scholars. This is
important reading for anyone interested in the role of the judiciary
within American politics. Praise for the first edition of "Judicial
Activism": "This is a splendid contribution to the literature, integrating
for the first time between two covers an extensive debate, honestly and
dispassionately presented, on the role of courts in American policy.
--Stanley C. Brubaker, Colgate University

Product Details

Paperback: 184 pages
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.; Second Edition
edition (March, 1997)
ISBN: 0847685314