The Dynamic Constitution: An Introduction to American Constitutional Law

by Richard H. Fallon Jr.

Harvard law professor Richard H. Fallon introduces non-lawyers to the workings of American constitutional law. He writes about leading constitutional doctrines and issues, including freedom of speech and religion, the guarantee of equal protection, rights to fair procedures, and rights to privacy and sexual autonomy. Fallon describes many of the fascinating cases and personalities that have shaped constitutional law, demonstrating how historical, cultural, and other factors have influenced constitutional adjudication. Furthermore, Fallon argues that the Constitution must serve as a dynamic document that adapts to the changing conditions inherent in human affairs.

Genres: Law, Nonfiction, Politics

358 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2004

About the author

Richard Henry Fallon Jr. was an American legal scholar and the Joseph Story Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. Born in Maine and a two-time graduate of Yale, Fallon became a prolific scholar of constitutional law and federal courts, teaching and writing on those subjects at Harvard from 1982 until he died in 2025.

Reviews

[Juan Tirendi Sr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great overview

[Max · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good overview of the history of constitutional law.