The New York State Constitution

by Galie, Peter J.

• ISBN13: 9780199778973
• ISBN10: 0199778973
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-04-20
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

The New York State Constitutionprovides an outstanding constitutional and historical account of the state's governing charter. In addition to an overview of New York's constitutional history, it provides an in-depth, section-by-section analysis of the entire constitution, detailing the many significant changes that have been made since its initial drafting. This treatment, along with a table of cases, index, and bibliography provides an unsurpassed reference guide for students, scholars, and practitioners of New York's constitution. The Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United Statesis an important new series that reflects a renewed international interest in constitutional history and provides expert insight into each of the 50 state constitutions. Each volume in this innovative series contains a historical overview of the state's constitutional development, a section-by-section analysis of its current constitution, and a comprehensive guide to further research. Under the expert editorship of Professor G. Alan Tarr, Director of the Center on State Constitutional Studies at Rutgers University, this series provides essential reference tools for understanding state constitutional law. Books in the series can be purchased individually or as part of a complete set, giving readers unmatched access to these important political documents.

Author Biography

Peter J. Galie is Director of the Raichle Pre-Law Center at Canisius College. Professor Galie received his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh. His expertise is in the area of New York constitutional law and history. He is the author of numerous articles and Ordered Liberty: A Constitutional History of New York (Fordham University Press, 1996).