Since Illinois became a state in 1818, it has been a microcosm of
the country at every stage of its development, from its status as a
"free" state in antebellum America to a state rich in agriculture
and industry whose goods and services now travel the world.
Illinois' four state constitutions have reflected its changing
values. Illinois is currently one of the few states that have
adopted a new constitution since World War II. This 1970
constitution has become a model for countries in Central and
Eastern Europe seeking examples of modern American constitutions.
The Illinois State Constitution traces the history of the state's
constitution from its statehood in 1818 to the adoption of the
state's fourth constitution in 1970. Ann M. Lousin, who has been
involved in Illinois constitutional development and government for
over four decades, provides provision-by-provision commentary and
analysis of the state's current constitution, covering the
Preamble, the Bill of Rights, and the various articles and
amendments, including a survey of case law under each provision.
Previously published by Greenwood, this title has been brought back
in to circulation by Oxford University Press with new verve.
Re-printed with standardization of content organization in order to
facilitate research across the series, this title, as with all
titles in the series, is set to join the dynamic revision cycle of
The Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United
States.
The Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United
States is an important series that reflects a renewed international
interest in constitutional history and provides expert insight into
each of the 50 state constitutions. Each volume in this innovative
series contains a historical overview of the state's constitutional
development, a section-by-section analysis of its current
constitution, and a comprehensive guide to further research.
Under the expert editorship of Professor G. Alan Tarr, Director of
the Center on State Constitutional Studies at Rutgers University,
this series provides essential reference tools for understanding
state constitutional law. Books in the series can be purchased
individually or as part of a complete set, giving readers unmatched
access to these important political documents.
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