Gerstmann, Evan.

Same-sex marriage and the Constitution / Evan Gerstmann. - 2nd ed. - New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008. - xiv, 231 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-225) and index.

Reason and prejudice : is the heterosexual monopoly on marriage rati onal? -- Looking for stricter scrutiny : sexism, heterosexism, and clas s-based equal protection -- The fundamental right to marry -- Same-sex marriage and the fundamental right to marry -- Should courts create new rights? -- Identifying fundamental rights -- Democracy, neutrality, an d consistency of principle -- Principles and practicalities.

9780521882507 (hbk.) 9780521709132 (pbk.)

2007-014375


Same-sex marriage--Law and legislation
Constitutional law--United States.

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