Constitutions and Political Theory Paperback / softback
by Jan-Erik Lane
Paperback / softback
Description
Since constitutional arrangements are what make politics work, they are a central concern of political theory. This book, now completely updated, was the first comprehensive exploration of the political theory of constitutions. Jan-Erik Lane begins by examining the origins and history of constitutionalism and answers key questions such as: what is a constitution?
Why are there constitutions? From where does constitutionalism originate? How is the constitutional state related to democracy and justice?Constitutions play a major role in domestic and international politics in the early 21st century and an updated version of this classic textbook will introduce students to a number of different areas - theoretical, empirical and moral - which will aid their understanding of this important topic. -- .
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages, Tables, black & white|Line drawings, unspecified
- Publisher:Manchester University Press
- Publication Date:01/05/2011
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- ISBN:9780719083303
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages, Tables, black & white|Line drawings, unspecified
- Publisher:Manchester University Press
- Publication Date:01/05/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780719083303