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OverviewSince 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. -- . Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jan-Erik Lane , Bethan HirstPublisher: Manchester University Press Imprint: Manchester University Press Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9780719083303ISBN 10: 0719083303 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 01 May 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION: CONSTITUTIONS AND RULE OF LAW - Two Interpretations of Rule of Law SECTION I: CONSTITUTIONAL INSTITUTIONS 1. Two Great Constitutional Legacies 2. Mini and Maxi Constitutions in the World 3. Constitutional Law and the Legal Order SECTION II. RULE OF LAW INSTITUTIONS - EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE 4. Relevance of Rule of Law: Some Outcomes 5. What Enhances Rule of Law? SECTION III: CONSTITUTIONALISM IN POLITICAL THOUGHT 6. Emergence of Modern Constitutionalism around 1600 7. The Forerunners of the Principal-Agent Model of Politics SECTION IV: A PRINCIPAL-AGENT INTERPRETATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY 8. The Principal-Agent Problem in Politics 9. Political Leadership: How to Restrain Political Agents SECTION V. AGENCY AND LEADERSHIP: POLITICAL PARTIES AND STATE GOVERNMENTS 10. Political Parties, Party Government and Remuneration for Agency 11. Global and Regional Constitutionalism: Constraining the Governments of States CONCLUDING REMARK: ACCOUNTABILITY IN POLITICS -- .ReviewsAuthor InformationJan Erik Lane is Professor at the University of Freiburg -- . Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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