The Constitution and Public Policy in U.S. History

The Constitution and Public Policy in U.S. History, Volume 1, examines the evolving relationship between the American legal system and government action. This scholarly work of constitutional history and constitutional law addresses a long period of academic neglect regarding the constitutional system. By integrating legal culture with the political arena, the text provides a fresh analysis of how the United States constitution shapes and is shaped by public policy.

Edited by Julian Zelizer and Bruce Schulman, this volume features eleven essays from leading historians and legal scholars. These contributors use archival research to explore public policy law within its broader political context. The collection offers innovative insights into the historical intersection of law and governance, reaffirming the connection between the spirit of the age and the constitutional framework of the United States.