At Issue in History - Bill of Rights (hardcover edition)

At the time that the Constitution was up for ratification, it was anyone's guess whether a bill of rights would be a part of the new nation's government. This anthology illustrates the intellect and passion with which the founders argued their respective political views about the Bill of Rights and presents modern-day viewpoints about the use Americans have made of this precious document.

"Because of the even-handed presentation, the title makes a strong and lasting impression. The writings are well chosen. A thoughtful and well-delineated addition."
-- School Library Journal (April 2003) (School Library Journal 20030401)

"This book will give students an understanding of a difficult time in American history."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal 20020901)

"This collection of primary-source material presents a well-balanced treatise on who knew what, and when, and who was responsible. This title deals with a debate that is seldom addressed."
-- School Library Journal (July 2002) (School Library Journal 20020701)

"As with books in the long-running Opposing Viewpoints series, the excerpts here clearly express opposing opinions on an issue...The effect of the entire volume is to create an informative, many-sided representation."
-- Booklist (May 2002) (Booklist 20020501)

"Primary-source documents relate the early debates over the need for a Bill of Rights while subsequent articles tackle the question of amendments to the U.S. Constitution over the years. A lengthy chronology and an extensive list for further reading are included."
--School Library Journal (October 2004) (School Library Journal 20041001)