Common-Law Liberty: Rethinking American Constitutionalism
"Stoner understands the common law mind-set better than anyone. In reminding us of the value of that mostly lost tradition and (paradoxically) of how its remnants still shape legal decision making, he performs an extremely valuable service. A subtle, engaging, and insightful book." Robert F. Nagel, author of Judicial Power and American Character; "James Stoner again shows in Common Law Liberty why he is the preeminent expositor and proponent of 'common law thinking' among contemporary political scientists." Christopher Wolfe, author of The Rise of Modern Judicial Review; "A provocative challenge to contemporary legal and constitutional orthodoxy." Keith Whittington, author of Constitutional Interpretation: Textual Meaning, Original Intent, and Judicial Review