{"product_id":"a-more-perfect-constitution-why-the-constitution-must-be-revised-ideas-to-inspire-a-new-generation-paperback","title":"A More Perfect Constitution: Why the Constitution Must Be Revised: Ideas to Inspire a New Generation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLarry J. Sabato\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe reader can't help but hold out hope that maybe someday, some of these sweeping changes could actually bring the nation's government out of its intellectual quagmire...his lively, conversational tone and compelling examples make the reader a more than willing student for this updated civics lesson. --\u003ci\u003eThe Hill \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe political book of the year, from the acclaimed founder and director of the Center for politics at the University of Virginia.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA More Perfect Constitution\u003c\/i\u003e presents creative and dynamic proposals from one of the most visionary and fertile political minds of our time to reinvigorate our Constitution and American governance at a time when such change is urgently needed, given the growing dysfunction and unfairness of our political system . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCombining idealism and pragmatism, and with full respect for the original document, Larry Sabato's thought-provoking ideas range from the length of the president's term in office and the number and terms of Supreme Court justices to the vagaries of the antiquated Electoral College, and a compelling call for universal national service-all laced through with the history behind each proposal and the potential impact on the lives of ordinary people. Aware that such changes won't happen easily, but that the original Framers fully expected the Constitution to be regularly revised, Sabato urges us to engage in the debate and discussion his ideas will surely engender. During an election year, no book is more relevant or significant than this.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarry J. Sabato \u003c\/b\u003eis the founder and director of the renowned Center for Politics at the University of Virginia. He has appeared on dozens of national television and radio programs, including \u003ci\u003e60 Minutes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHardball\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNightline\u003c\/i\u003e. He has coanchored the BBC's coverage of U.S. presidential returns and inaugurations, and has authored or edited more than a dozen books on American politics, including the highly praised \u003ci\u003eA More Perfect Constitution-Why the Constitution Must Be Revised: Ideas to Inspire a New Generation\u003c\/i\u003e. His other books include \u003ci\u003eFeeding Frenzy\u003c\/i\u003e, about press coverage of politicians; \u003ci\u003eThe Rise of Political Consultants\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eBarack Obama and the New America\u003c\/i\u003e. Sabato runs the acclaimed Crystal Ball website, which has the most comprehensive and accurate record of election analysis in the country. In 2001, the University of Virginia gave him its highest honor, the Thomas Jefferson Award. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765577679136,"sku":"9780802716835","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4f2c23cf8daad5c5f55eb27a2cebdf2c.webp?v=1780274100","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-more-perfect-constitution-why-the-constitution-must-be-revised-ideas-to-inspire-a-new-generation-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}