Words That Bind
Judicial Review And The Grounds Of Modern Constitutional Theory
1st Edition
Published on 29. January 1995
Book
Hardback
236 pages
978-0-8133-2348-0 (ISBN)
Description
Examines conflicting theories of constitutional interpretation and judicial review in the USA, arguing that each of the dominant legal approaches rests on a distinct philosophical conception of democracy. This book addresses issues such as the justification of rights and popular consent.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8133-2348-0 (9780813323480)
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Content
Enforcing the social contract - original intent; perfecting the democratic process; critical legal studies and the denial of law; promoting the general welfare - utilitarianism, law and economics; democratic contractualism and the search for equality.