
Constitutional Fate
Theory of the Constitution
Philip Bobbitt(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 8. December 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-19-503422-6 (ISBN)
Description
Here, Philip Bobbitt studies the basis for the legitimacy of judicial review by examining six types of constitutional argument--historical, textual, structural, prudential doctrinal, and ethical--through the unusual method of contrasting sketches of prominent legal figures responding to the constitutional crises of their day.
Examines the characteristic types of constitutional argument by which judicial review is carried out.
Examines the characteristic types of constitutional argument by which judicial review is carried out.
Reviews / Votes
A fine, thoughtful essay, well-written....Explanation of the typology of legal arguments especially good. * Mary R. Mattingly, Texas A & I University * Extraordinary. This is the outstanding recent work treating Constitutional Law in terms of the legitimating effects of argumentation. It ranks among the most original and impressive works of American jurisprudence to appear during the decade. * Paul Mattson, University of California, Santa Barbara * A subtle examination of the legitimacy of judicial review....Constitutional Fate is an exceptional work....A strong reminder that judicial review, properly undertaken, can serve a variety of functions and guarantee a variety of interests in modern society. * Yale Law Journal * An erudite and cogent presentation....adds a dimension that significantly enriches one's understanding both of judicial review and of much recent academic discussion surrounding it. * American Political Science Review *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
423 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-503422-6 (9780195034226)
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