The Constitution of Practice: On Law and Tradition

Name: The Constitution of Practice: On Law and Tradition
Brand: Cambridge University Press
SKU: 9781009779241
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Author: Marc O. DeGirolami
ISBN: 9781009779241

By Marc O. DeGirolami

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ISBN-13: 9781009779241
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: August 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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What is tradition in American constitutional law, and what is its enduring appeal in American culture? In The Constitution of Practice, Marc O. DeGirolami presents and defends his theory of constitutional law, one rooted in our political, legal, and cultural experience. He argues that constitutional traditions are the ways in which we manifest, give concrete form to, and transmit political excellence across time. He explains how traditions also bind us to one another, strengthening the civic affection necessary to a democratic republic. Responding to several criticisms, the author discusses the relationship of constitutional method and American politics, evaluating traditionalism's political adhesion and its prospects in the coming decades.

At a time when Americans increasingly do not trust their institutions, DeGirolami explores how a traditionalist approach to the Constitution can begin to repair the disaffection that many now feel for their legal institutions.

Introduction

1. The constitution of practice defined

2. How we learn to be good

3. How we love our fellow citizens

4. Text & tradition

5. Tradition & change

Epilogue: the politics of practice

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