王希 / 北京大学出版社 / 2014年12月01日
《原则与妥协:美国宪法的精神与实践(增订版)》一书由王希所著,通过对美国宪政四百年历史的深入剖析,揭示了其背后的精神与实践。本书从美国宪法中“权力”与“权利”的互动关系出发,探讨了宪法原则的起源、演变及其在现实政治生活中的运用。作者通过大跨度的历史叙事,展现了美国宪政在面对各种挑战时如何坚持原则、作出妥协,并最终实现自我完善的过程。本书不仅是对美国宪法精神的深刻解读,同时也为我们理解美国政治、社会和文化提供了独特的视角。对于希望深入了解美国宪政历史和现实的读者来说,本书是一部不可多得的佳作。
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Introduction
Overview of the book's thesis and significance
Brief biography of the author
Chapter 1: The Spirit of the American Constitution
Explanation of the Constitution's guiding principles
Exploration of the document's historical context
Chapter 2: The Practice of Constitutional Law
Analysis of how the Constitution is interpreted and applied in real-world cases
Discussion of key cases and their implications for American democracy
Chapter 3: The Making of Constitutional Compromises
Details of the negotiations and compromises that shaped the Constitution
Insight into the personalities and motivations of the framers
Chapter 4: Challenges to the Constitution
Examination of threats to the Constitution's principles, such as slavery and civil rights movements
Description of how the document has evolved to address these challenges
Conclusion
Recap of the book's main arguments
Final thoughts on the enduring relevance of the American Constitution