Constitutionalism: Philosophical Foundations (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Law) [Hardcover]

Larry Alexander (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0521482933 | ISBN-13: 978-0521482936

A distinguished international team of legal theorists examine the issue of constitutionalism and pose such foundational questions as: Why have a constitution? How do we know what the constitution of a country really is? How should a constitution be interpreted? The volume will be of particular importance to those in philosophy, law, political science and international relations interested in whether and what kinds of constitutions should be adopted in countries without them, and involved in debates about constitutional interpretation.

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"This useful collection of essays addresses basic problems in constitutional theory and jurisprudence....a useful collection of insightful essays for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty." Choice

Book Description

A distinguished international team of legal theorists examine the issue of constitutionalism and pose such foundational questions as Why have a constitution? How do we know what the constitution of a country really is? How should a constitution be interpreted? Why should one generation feel bound by the constitution of an earlier one?The volume will be of particular importance to those in philosophy, law, political science and international relations interested in whether and what kinds of constitutions should be adopted in countries without them, and involved in debates about constitutional interpretation.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 329 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (July 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521482933
• ISBN-13: 978-0521482936
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,516,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)