Bøger af Ronald B. Flowers

The religion clauses of the First Amendment, which seem simple and clear, have been and continue to be controversial in their application. Church-state issues have never been more complex, controversial, and divisive than they are today. In this helpful and instructive book, Ronald B. Flowers explains clearly and concisely the intricacies and...

Contains a new introduction clearly explaining specific ways the Court delineates the idea of religious freedom on a case-by-case basis. As clearly written as its predecessor, this book contains explanations of more recent cases, decided by a contemporary Supreme Court. It is clear, relevant, and an essential text for the twenty-first century.

Following an overview of the history of immigration and pacifism in America, each chapter of this book discusses an individual, the arguments for their claim to citizenship, the government's arguments against them and an analysis of the Supreme Court's opinion in their case.