A Review of the First Fourteen Years of the Historical, Natural History and Library Society of South Natick, Mass.

This thought-provoking book by a Supreme Court Justice offers a fresh approach to the United States Constitution and judicial system. The author argues that the Constitution's primary purpose is to encourage "active liberty" and citizen participation in shaping government and its laws. This requires judicial modesty and deference to Congress, as well as adaptation to changing societal needs. Through contemporary examples, the author makes a powerful case against treating the Constitution as a static guide. A must-read contribution to the ongoing debate over the role and power of American courts.