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>> ix Acknowledgments This book evolved from a planned article focusing on two questions. First, what is neoconservatism? The term neoconservativism has been used so loosely that its meaning has become obscure, yet its frequent use suggests an underlying importance. Thus, I wanted to go to its origins and understand why so many have thought neoconservatism so important. Second, given the apparent importance of neoconservatism, how has it influenced the Supreme Court? I started work on the article—in a sense, a sequel to my previous book, on free expression and democracy—and before I knew it, I was at work on a new book. A number of people helped along the way. I especially thank those individuals who commented on the entire manuscript or its parts (including article manuscripts that I later developed into chapters or sections of the book): Mark Tushnet, Noah Feldman, Richard Delgado, and Tom Grey. Debbie Gershenowitz, senior editor for history and law at NYU Press, showed great faith in this project and was instrumental in bringing it to print. I also appreciate the feedback that I received from the fall 2008 participants in the Georgetown/Maryland Discussion Group on Constitutionalism, held at the University of Oregon. Likewise, I appreciate the comments from my colleagues at the University of Wyoming who participated in faculty colloquies related to this project. The Housel/Arnold endowment provided financial assistance for the work. The librarians at the College of Law, including Tim Kearley, Susan Wozny, and Tawnya Plumb, constantly aided my research, often tracking down obscure out-of-print texts. Finally, I thank Deans Steve Easton and Jerry Parkinson for their support of my scholarship. Articles that, to different degrees, served as the bases for various parts of the book were published in the William and Mary Bill of Rights Journal, the Cardozo Law Review, and the Denver University Law Review. This page intentionally left blank ...

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