How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence (Audible Audio Edition) Paul B Skousen Mark Deakins Izzard Ink Publishing Books
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Have you ever wanted to read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and really understand what they're saying?
Millions of others have, too. But getting a real understanding of the legal language of 200 years ago can be challenging - and as a result, few Americans know these important documents as well as they should. Recognizing this, Paul Skousen has written exactly the book you've been looking for.
It's an easy step-by-step guide that makes these documents come alive. With his help, you will be able to read them with purpose, with understanding, and with clarity.
Skousen provides several valuable memory aids for you to master the Constitution's seven Articles and the 27 important rights named in the Bill of Rights. You will be able to navigate through the Declaration's five power statements on freedom and unlock their 18th century phrases with a convenient glossary. You will find the answers to 10 popular myths about the Constitution, and discover how its guiding principles protect human rights.
Thousands of books describe the origins of these famous documents, but only one audiobook gives you a place to start reading them made easier in How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence (Audible Audio Edition) Paul B Skousen Mark Deakins Izzard Ink Publishing Books
[edited from the original for clarity] I would be careful using this book as a single source to read the documents.I suggest that it has a bias in that it mentions a “3rd Version of the Constitution” which is not a new document but the author’s statement about the current controversy concerning how the Constitution has been applied in certain decisions over the last 100 years and is therefore “not working”. It also adds a quiz to the 10th amendment asking the reader how they think the amendment should be applied. This appears to be the only amendment that has this type of opinion quiz.
The reminder of the book treats the Bill of Rights and the Constitution in a relatively straightforward manner. I can only wonder why the author decided to include this particular controversial issue in a introductory book specifically designed for “new immigrants, students just learning and people who don’t have time to learn much beyond reading the documents”. An audience who, due to their recent introduction to the documents, is likely not yet prepared to deal with this controversy.
If it was important to add this "advanced study" topic to a book designed to be an introduction to the documents then the best treatment of the controversy would be to at least introduce both sides of the issue. Since only one side of the issue was presented it does seem to show a specific bias in the controversy of how to read the Constitution in this specific situation. It does not even mention there is controversy concerning this issue.
This book also does not provide any citations to guide the reader for further study which I think is a shortcoming.
I suggest this book should be used as only one text on how to read [and understand] the US Constitution. It has some good, easy to read content for the intended audience. I think it shows a specific bias in the area mentioned above and may add a level of confusion to readers new to the Constitution. Which is why only 2 stars.
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How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence (Audible Audio Edition) Paul B Skousen Mark Deakins Izzard Ink Publishing Books Reviews
Read and study our Constitution, before it's too late!
Simple, clear and an easy read for all Americans who want (and should understand) the importance of these two documents. No other country on the face of the planet have anything close to our inalienable rights and freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution. Understand them and call your representatives regularly to keep them in check to ensure you are being represented according!y. Stay vigilant because once we lose these rights they are gone forever!
So very many years ago read this in school. With the nature of today's struggle it is necessary to remind us what document has saved this nation for over 200 years. Too often we hear a misquote from the constitution that some politician uses as an excuse for their bad lawmaking.
Interesting, educational read. It has a bit of a conservative slant in some parts. Good background information, helpful.
A very clean, easy, and effective way to get into the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. I wish I had this book years ago when studing these documents in school. It is set up like a tutorial. The structure of each document is discussed and the reader is told what to look for when reading the actual documents. Then a series of quizzes are provided to test your understanding and mastery. Very clean, logical, and well done. Only grief I have is that the author is a conservative. His conservative bias shows through. I am a fairly savvy reader and easily identified the conservative influences. Others just starting out may not be able to distinguish the actual material from the indoctrination. I am probably making more of this than is justified, but I feel that it needs to be mentioned. For this reason I deducted a star.
I really liked the clear and concise way that the book lays out the structure of the constitution, along with what it actually says and the reasons for the separation of powers. It is NOT a "living document" subject to the whims of current fashion and fancy. The Founders wrote it to be a clear limit to federal power and reach. It is clearly a constitution that aims to preserve the liberty of the people of the United States.
My League of Women Voters chapter is using this for a study on the Constitution. The author is coming from a definite conservative/right wing pov but the information is still valid and good to know, especially these days.
[edited from the original for clarity] I would be careful using this book as a single source to read the documents.
I suggest that it has a bias in that it mentions a “3rd Version of the Constitution” which is not a new document but the author’s statement about the current controversy concerning how the Constitution has been applied in certain decisions over the last 100 years and is therefore “not working”. It also adds a quiz to the 10th amendment asking the reader how they think the amendment should be applied. This appears to be the only amendment that has this type of opinion quiz.
The reminder of the book treats the Bill of Rights and the Constitution in a relatively straightforward manner. I can only wonder why the author decided to include this particular controversial issue in a introductory book specifically designed for “new immigrants, students just learning and people who don’t have time to learn much beyond reading the documents”. An audience who, due to their recent introduction to the documents, is likely not yet prepared to deal with this controversy.
If it was important to add this "advanced study" topic to a book designed to be an introduction to the documents then the best treatment of the controversy would be to at least introduce both sides of the issue. Since only one side of the issue was presented it does seem to show a specific bias in the controversy of how to read the Constitution in this specific situation. It does not even mention there is controversy concerning this issue.
This book also does not provide any citations to guide the reader for further study which I think is a shortcoming.
I suggest this book should be used as only one text on how to read [and understand] the US Constitution. It has some good, easy to read content for the intended audience. I think it shows a specific bias in the area mentioned above and may add a level of confusion to readers new to the Constitution. Which is why only 2 stars.
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