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“Constitutional Law for a Changing America remains the best political science Constitutional Law textbook on the market. It contains everything I want—an appropriate set of cases, lots of contextual material, and well edited opinions.  It is a title that has evolved smartly without losing its core features.” (Chad Westerland)

“Constitutional Law for a Changing America: Institutional Powers and Constraints is by far the best text I’ve found for presenting the broad topics of constitutional law by integrating case law with the broader socio-political context. Epstein and Walker do a fine job of balancing excerpts and analyses throughout the book while keeping an admirably balanced tone." (Rebecca D. Gill)

“Constitutional Law in a Changing America: Institutional Powers and Constraints is a great textbook. What I like the most are the comprehensive ‘Facts’ and ‘Arguments’ sections within each case, which I find vital in teaching and explaining the reasons behind the Court’s outcomes. The introductory chapter explaining how cases arrive at the Supreme Court and the different methods of constitutional interpretation used in resolving cases also provides a natural starting point for discussions of the Supreme Court and constitutional law.”  (Benjamin Bricker)

“The presentation of cases in Constitutional Law for a Changing America: Institutional Powers and Constraints is useful for both my students and me. The presentation lends itself to in-class discussions, permitting students to participate in meaningful ways.  The combination of legal, political, and historical analysis helps students to understand the multitude of considerations relevant to the Court’s decisions.” (Douglas Rice)

“The opinions highlighted in Constitutional Law are spot on, summarize both sides of the argument, and make Court’s reasoning available to the students.  The authors do an excellent job of introducing the cases and placing them in the context of a well-defined narrative so that students can understand the broader significance of each decision.” (Linda J. Wharton)

“I have used this text for several years and students report enjoying it every year.  The integration of historical documents and the lively commentary about the historical and political contexts of cases bring them to life and make the material more engaging for students.” (Liane Kosaki)

This book draws on political science as well as legal studies to analyze and excerpt cases. With meticulous revising and updating throughout, Epstein and Walker streamline material while accounting for recent landmark cases and new scholarship. The new edition continues well-loved features such as clear delineation between commentary and opinion excerpts, a "Facts" and "Arguments" section before every case,  a superb photo program, “Aftermath” and “Global Perspective” boxes, and a wealth of tables, figures, and maps.