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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: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. 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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