Richard Labunski

Author of James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights

5 Works 259 Members 7 Reviews

About the Author

Richard Labunski is a professor in the School of Journalism and Telecommunications at the University of Kentucky. The author of four other books, he previously taught at the University of Washington and Penn State

Includes the names: Richard Labunski, Richard E. Labunski

Works by Richard Labunski

Libel and the First Amendment: Legal History and Practice in Print and Broadcasting (1987) 8 copies

The Second Constitutional Convention: How The American People Can Take Back Their Government (2000) 5 copies

The Educated Student: Getting the Most Out of Your College Years (2002) 3 copies

The First amendment under siege : the politics of broadcast regulation (1981) 3 copies

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Canonical name: Labunski, Richard
Birthdate: 1952
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Kentucky, USA
Education: University of California, Berkeley (BA ∙ political science)
University of California, Santa Barbara (MA ∙ political science)
University of California, Santa Barbara (PhD ∙ political science)
Seattle University ((JD)
Occupations: university professor
reporter
editor
radio and television producer
Organizations: University of Kentucky

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James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of… by Richard Labunski

A wonderful look into the fight over the new Constitution that eventually culminated in the Bill of Rights. The attention given to prominent Anti-Federalists (George Mason and Patrick Henry in particular) gives this book a depth not intimated by the title. As someone who has always felt that the revolutionary leaders who came out against the constitution are woefully ignored by the writers of this counties founding, I was thrilled by the balanced regard for all those involved, on which ever side.… (more)

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skid0612 | 6 other reviews | Feb 25, 2023 |

James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights by Richard Labunski

I found listening to this book so difficult that I stopped after the second disc. I hope to grow up a bit and get back to it one day in order to finish it because it's stated intent is so important to understanding USA. I was also hoping for a more intimate look into Madison but, as far as I went, I didn't find it. Again, I may not have been paying enough attention. Either way, the writing (or the reading) wasn't of the type to grab me quickly enough.

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gmillar | 6 other reviews | May 5, 2013 |

James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights by Richard Labunski

The book is about a topic I find very interesting. It provides a detailed exposition of the enactment of the Bill of Rights. Patrick Henry was a strong opponent of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and I learned a great deal about him in this book. I would recommend the book to anyone interested in this important event.

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wildbill | 6 other reviews | Sep 5, 2010 |

James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of… by Richard Labunski

A hard slog...page by page. Finally finished. Dinky (5'4") Madison was known for his compromising personality. The book outlines a detailed exposition of the enactment of the Bill of Rights and credits completion to Madison. Patrick Henry and Madison were political enemies as Hemry was a strong opponent of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights on the basis of states rights...an issue not solved until the completion of the civil war. Read/listen to this book only if you are a complete fanatic about political issues in the USA's formative years.… (more)

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buffalogr | 6 other reviews | Feb 9, 2010 |

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