The Oldest Constitutional Question [Enumeration and Federal Power] by Richard Primus – Reprint Edition 2025

Description

This powerful and deeply researched work revisits one of the earliest and most enduring debates in constitutional law: the scope of enumerated powers and the foundation of federal authority. Richard Primus blends historical insight with contemporary constitutional analysis to challenge conventional understandings of how federal power was conceived by the Framers. For Indian legal scholars, the book offers a comparative constitutional lens to rethink federalism, distribution of power, and interpretative methods—making it a compelling resource for constitutional law research and academic discourse.

Key Features:

• A fresh, revisionist study on the history of enumerated powers

• Detailed historical research on American constitutional foundations

• Insightful critique of long-held assumptions about federal authority

• Ideal comparative text for scholars studying federalism globally

• Written by a leading constitutional theorist with interdisciplinary depth