New Challenges to the Separation of Powers

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'In reflecting on the separation of powers, the authors of this diverse collection of essays engage fruitfully with Giovanni Bognetti's basic insight (famously enlivened by the Baron de Montesquieu himself) that the best constitutional theory is sensitive to time and place, and to the ever-changing political, social and economic landscapes of governance.' -- Peter Cane, Christ's College, Cambridge, UK 'The book is an important, timely and rich contribution to modern constitutional theory on separation of powers. Separation of powers and its contemporary challenges are analyzed in light of the modern political, societal and global context drawing on comparative perspectives. It is a very interesting and dynamic book which provides the reader with a broad picture of the current debates on separation of powers and on how to find the balance between the original fundamental principle on which many democracies are built and the need to redefine its meaning in a modern, global and comparative context.' -- Helle Krunke, University of Copenhagen, Denmark 'The indefatigable trio of Baraggia, Fasone and Vanoni have once again joined forces to produce an exciting and innovative resource for scholars in public law. This cutting-edge book brings together leading authorities in constitutional studies to diagnose and contextualize the present and future of the separation of powers. The editors have curated a brilliant set of chapters shining comparative, historical and theoretical light on enduring and emerging questions that will now have better answers thanks to this book.' -- Richard Albert, The University of Texas at Austin, US