James Madison (1751-1836) - 'the Father of the American Constitution' - was a legal and political thinker of great originality and range. The essays by eminent scholars reprinted in this volume explore various facets and aspects of Madison's legal, constitutional and political thought. These include his views of human nature, republican political theory and practice, federalism, natural and civil rights, religious liberty, and constitutional interpretation. The volume is edited and introduced by Terence Ball whose scholarly publications include an authoritative annotated edition of Hamilton, Madison and Jay's The Federalist (Cambridge University Press, 2003).

About the Author
Terence Ball is based in the Department of Political Science at Arizona State University, USA.


Book Information
ISBN 9781138358225
Author Terence Ball
Format Paperback
Page Count 542
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 866g