Constitutionalism in Transformation
European and Theoretical Perspectives
Published on 30. September 1996
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Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-631-20250-9 (ISBN)
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The manifest shortcomings of totalitarian regimes of left and right has meant that constitutional democracy is now seen as the sole legitimate political system. However, a number of its fundamental principles, such as the sovereignty of the people and the universality of its supporting rights, are now being called into question by the combined effects of international globalization and multi-culturalism. This volume explores a number of aspects of the resulting transformation of constitutions. Particular attention is paid to the impact of recent constitutional debates in West and East Europe, the constitutional implications of the European Union, the continued viability of the American model of political constitution, and the importance of understanding constitutions in institutional, not simply legal normative, terms.
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English
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Oxford
United Kingdom
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (UK-trade)
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Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
397 gr
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978-0-631-20250-9 (9780631202509)
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Introduction: Constitutions and Politics: Richard Bellamy (University of East Anglia) and Dario Castiglione (University of Exeter). Part I: The Constitution In Historical Perspective: 1. The Political Theory of the Constitution: Dario Castiglione (University of Exeter). 2. The Political Form of the Constitution: The Separation of Powers, Rights, and Representative Democracy: Richard Bellamy (University of East Anglia). Part II: Constuitutionalism In National Context: 3. Democracy and the Constitution in Italy: Luigi Ferrajoli (University of Camerino). 4. Understanding the British Constitution: Tony Prosser (University of Glasgow). 5. From 'Imperial State' to 'L'Etat de Droit': Benjamin Constant, Blandine Kriegel and the Reform of the French Constitution: Jeremy Jennings (University of Birmingham). 6. The Basic Law versus the Basic Norm? The Case of the Bavarian Crucifix Order: Howard Caygill (Goldsmith's College, University of London) and Alan Scott (University of East Anglia). Part III: Constitutional Transformation in Europe: 7. European Neo-Constitutionalism: In Search of Foundations for the European Constitutional Order: J. H. H. Weiler (Harvard Law School). 8. Two Challenges to European Citizenship: Ulrich K. Preuss (University of Bremen). 9. Liberalism, Nationalism and the Post-Sovereign State: Neil McCormick (University of Edinburgh). 10. Constitution Making or Constitutional Transformation in Post-Communist Societies? : Istvan Pogany (University of Warwick). Part IV: The Institutions of Constitutionalism: 11. Madison and After: The American Model of Political Constitution: Stephen L. Elkin (University of Maryland). 12. Economical Constitutions: Geoffrey Brennan (Australian National University) and Alan Hamlin (University of Southampton). 13. Liberal Constitutionalism, Identity and Difference: Judith Squires (University of Bristol). 14. Designing Constitutions: The Political Constitution of a Mixed Commonwealth: Robert E. Goodin (Australian National University).