Books

Ellen Alderman and Caroline Kennedy, In Our Defense: The Bill of Rights in Action. New York: Avon, 1991. The authors explore the history and meaning of each of the first ten amendments to the Constitution and offer examples of how these protections have touched the lives of various citizens.

David S. Allen and Robert Jensen, eds., Freeing the First Amendment. New York: New York University Press, 1989. An anthology of criticism from a wide range of scholars who challenge traditional interpretations of First Amendment law.

Scott Barbour, ed., Civil Liberties. San Diego: Greenhaven, 1999. An anthology of opinions presented in a tightly organized pro/con format that explores a range of civil liberties concerns, including free speech, privacy rights, and separation of church and state.

Daniel J. Boorstin, The Discoverers. New York: Random House, 1983. A sweeping account of inventions and innovations and their impact on society from antiquity...