Copyright 2008 Donald Lively
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Lively, Donald E., 1947-
The Constitution, race, and renewed relevance of original intent : reclaiming the lost opportunity of federalism / Donald E. Lively.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-60497-562-8 (alk. paper)
1. Slavery—Law and legislation—United States—History.
2. Race discrimination—Law and legislation—United States—History.
3. Segregation—Law and legislation—United States—History.
4. African Americans—Civil rights—History.
5. Constitutional amendments—United States—History.
6. Constitutional history—United States.
7. Equality before the law—United States.
8. Federal government—United States. I. Title.
KF4545.S5L58 2008
342.7308’7—dc22
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataLively, Donald E., 1947-
The Constitution, race, and renewed relevance of original intent : reclaiming the lost opportunity of federalism / Donald E. Lively.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-60497-562-8 (alk. paper)
1. Slavery—Law and legislation—United States—History.
2. Race discrimination—Law and legislation—United States—History.
3. Segregation—Law and legislation—United States—History.
4. African Americans—Civil rights—History.
5. Constitutional amendments—United States—History.
6. Constitutional history—United States.
7. Equality before the law—United States.
8. Federal government—United States. I. Title.
KF4545.S5L58 2008
342.7308’7—dc22
2008037849