New Federalist Papers: Essays in Defense of the Constitution - Hardcover

The "Federalist Papers" were written in 1787 as a series of essays in defense of the new constitution by three of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay. In this book, three constitutional experts address the threats posed by current challenges to the American constitution. They recognize the dangers that diminution of federal powers could bring, whilst understanding the importance of the market, of state and local governments, and of the other institutions on which a healthy democracy depends. They aim to stimulate debate and to bring about a reasoned consideration of such issues as gun control, flag-burning, the limits of elected representatives' terms, and the controversy over the balanced budget.

Alan Brinkley is professor of history at Columbia University and author of numerous books, including The End of Reform. Nelson W. Polsby is director of the Institute of Government Studies and professor of political science at the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of numerous books, including Congress and the Presidency and Presidential Elections. Kathleen M. Sullivan is professor of law at Stanford Law School and the author of articles on a wide range of constitutional issues, including affirmative action, abortion, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech.