Books published by University Press of Kansas

Shows that state constitutions are more than mere echoes of the federal document. This comprehensive study of all 114 state constitutional conventions for which there are recorded debates, shows that state constitutional debates reflect the wisdom of American constitution-makers than do the traditional studies of the federal constitution.

To understand today's Supreme Court, it is essential to understand the judicial philosophy of its swing vote. For twenty years, Justice Anthony M Kennedy has voted with the majority more than any of his colleagues. This title shows that Kennedy rejects theories of originalism and judicial restraint.