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First published in 1992. A Theory of Liberty seeks to change the
way we think about the American constitution. The focus of the book
is the legal status of minority groups in the United States a topic
at the top of the current political agenda. Arguing that minority
rights were vitally important to the founding fathers, H. N. Hirsch
presents an original and provocative look at issues such as
affirmative action, abortion, and the rights of children, lesbians
and gay men, mental patients, and the physically disabled. In an
analysis which blends history, philosophy, law, and social science,
Hirsch attacks both liberals who hide from history and
conservatives who push for "original intent." He argues that we can
remain faithful to the most basic intent of the founding fathers
without losing our ability to reinterpret the Constitution against
the backdrop of contemporary social "facts." Hirsch exposes the
errors and hypocrisy of the current Supreme Court majority, and
argues that the Constitution's liberty can and should be
interpreted to protect the rights of minority groups. Timely and
controversial, this title offers a challenging look at some of
America's most basic ideological commitments, and will appeal to
anyone concerned with the current state of American law or the
treatment of minority groups.
First published in 1992. A Theory of Liberty seeks to change the
way we think about the American constitution. The focus of the book
is the legal status of minority groups in the United States a topic
at the top of the current political agenda. Arguing that minority
rights were vitally important to the founding fathers, H. N. Hirsch
presents an original and provocative look at issues such as
affirmative action, abortion, and the rights of children, lesbians
and gay men, mental patients, and the physically disabled. In an
analysis which blends history, philosophy, law, and social science,
Hirsch attacks both liberals who hide from history and
conservatives who push for "original intent." He argues that we can
remain faithful to the most basic intent of the founding fathers
without losing our ability to reinterpret the Constitution against
the backdrop of contemporary social "facts." Hirsch exposes the
errors and hypocrisy of the current Supreme Court majority, and
argues that the Constitution's liberty can and should be
interpreted to protect the rights of minority groups. Timely and
controversial, this title offers a challenging look at some of
America's most basic ideological commitments, and will appeal to
anyone concerned with the current state of American law or the
treatment of minority groups.
Despite the wealth of literature available on the subject of
dyslexia, there is little that explores the subject beyond a single
theoretical framework. The need for a comprehensive review of the
literature by both researchers and practitioners from different
fields and theoretical backgrounds is the central motivation behind
Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain. By combining the existing
fragmented and one-sided accounts, Alan Beaton has created a
sourcebook that provides the much-needed basis for a more
integrated and holistic approach to dyslexia.The book is divided
into two sections: the first, The Cognitive Context, outlines the
theoretical context of normal reading development and introduces
the role of phonological awareness and the relation between
dyslexia and IQ. Section two, The Biological Context, provides an
explanation of the genetic background as well as exploring hormonal
theories and the visual aspects of dyslexia. By including both
historical theories and some of the most recent developments,
Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain succeeds in presenting the reader
with a balanced and unbiased overview of the current thinking and
achieves a unique breadth and depth of coverage. The comprehensive
coverage and impartial approach mean that this sourcebook will
prove an invaluable resource for anyone involved in study, research
or practice in the fields of reading and dyslexia.
Sandra Day O'Connor has called the gay rights movement "the first
important civil rights struggle of the twenty-first century."
Recent court decisions to overturn sodomy laws and to recognize gay
marriage have emboldened activists, but have also resulted in a
tremendous backlash, not the least of which has been a call for a
constitutional amendment defining marriage as only between members
of the opposite sex. Through its historical and legal
contextualization of these decisions The Future of Gay Rights in
America is essential for understanding an epochal moment in the
history of gay rights.
Despite the wealth of literature available on the subject of
dyslexia, there is little that explores the subject beyond a single
theoretical framework. The need for a comprehensive review of the
literature by both researchers and practitioners from different
fields and theoretical backgrounds is the central motivation behind
"Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain," By combining the existing
fragmented and one-sided accounts, Alan Beaton has created a
sourcebook that provides the much-needed basis for a more
integrated and holistic approach to dyslexia.The book is divided
into two sections: the first, The Cognitive Context, outlines the
theoretical context of normal reading development and introduces
the role of phonological awareness and the relation between
dyslexia and IQ. Section two, The Biological Context, provides an
explanation of the genetic background as well as exploring hormonal
theories and the visual aspects of dyslexia.
By including both historical theories and some of the most recent
developments, "Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain" succeeds in
presenting the reader with a balanced and unbiased overview of the
current thinking and achieves a unique breadth and depth of
coverage. The comprehensive coverage and impartial approach mean
that this sourcebook will prove an invaluable resource for anyone
involved in study, research or practice in the fields of reading
and dyslexia.
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