Comparable worth-the idea that women ought to be paid the same wages as men performing comparable although not the same jobs-has generated a firestorm of controversy. This analysis of the…

This book is a discussion of current trends in the constitutional protection of economic liberties. Since the mid-1930’s, the Supreme Court has been reluctant to replace legislative judgements on matters…

The essays in this collection address the issues surrounding modern industrial societies’ achievement of economic prosperity undreamed of in earlier times, and the view of the contemporary environmental movement that…

In this collection, first published in 2005, twelve prominent philosophers and legal and economic theorists offer valuable insights into the nature of personal identity and its implications for morality and…

The essays in this volume explore questions about privacy that are relevant to ethical philosophy and political theory, ranging from discussing the role that privacy plays in American constitutional theory…

The essays in this volume address the basic purposes of constitutions and their status as fundamental law, deal with specific constitutional provisions, explore questions of constitutional design and examine what…

What is the physics of life and why does it matter? The essays in this book probe this question, combining modern biology with theoretical physics. It explores organic complexity and…