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Book Synopsis: “A powerful challenge to the prevailing constitutional orthodoxy of the right and the left . . A deeply troubling and absolutely vital book” (Mark Joseph Stern, Slate). In this provocative book, Mary Anne Franks examines the thin line between constitutional fidelity and constitutional fundamentalism. The Cult of the Constitution reveals how deep fundamentalist strains in both conservative and liberal American thought keep the Constitution in the service of white male supremacy. Franks demonstrates how constitutional fundamentalists read the Constitution selectively and self-servingly, thus undermining the integrity of the document as a whole. She goes on to argue that economic and civil libertarianism have merged to produce a deregulatory, “free-market” approach to constitutional rights that achieves fullest expression in the idealization of the Internet. The fetishization of the first and second amendments has blurred the boundaries between conduct and speech and between veneration and violence. But the Constitution itself contains the antidote to fundamentalism. The Cult of the Constitution lays bare the dark, antidemocratic consequences of constitutional fundamentalism and urges readers to take the Constitution seriously, not selectively.
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Unlock the truth about our society's deadly devotion to guns and free speech with The Cult of the Constitution. Dive into this thought-provoking book by Mary Anne Franks, which challenges the prevailing constitutional orthodoxy and sheds light on fundamentalist strains that perpetuate white male supremacy. Discover the repercussions of selective constitutional reading and the impact on the document's overall integrity.
Explore how economic and civil libertarianism have intertwined to form a deregulatory approach to constitutional rights, exemplified in the idealization of the Internet. Franks compellingly argues for a more holistic approach to constitutional interpretation, advocating for a serious - not selective - consideration of the Constitution to combat fundamentalism and uphold democratic values.
Delve into the repercussions of constitutional fundamentalism and the merging of economic and civil libertarianism in The Cult of the Constitution. This eye-opening book exposes the blurred lines between conduct and speech, urging readers to understand the full implications of the Constitution and resist the allure of selective constitutional reading. Take a stand against fundamentalism and embrace a more inclusive and democratic interpretation of our constitutional rights today.
Ready to challenge your perspectives and deepen your understanding of constitutional fundamentalism? Embrace the compelling arguments and insights provided in The Cult of the Constitution. Start your journey towards a more nuanced and comprehensive view of our constitutional rights today!
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