Constitutional System of Thailand A Contextual Analysis
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Andrew Harding is Professor of Asia-Pacific Law at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Peter Leyland is Professor of Public Law at London Metropolitan University.
<p>Authors Professor Andrew Harding and Professor Peter Leyland have made a good attempt to comprehensively describe and critique the constitutional system of the Kingdom of Thailand and this is a unique contribution to introductory resources on Thai constitutionalism in the English language.<br /><br />The series itself makes an impressive contribution to comparative constitutional law scholarship, and this volume assists the English reader unable to read primary legal material in Thai to access a useful introduction to the history and contemporary functioning of Thai constitutionalism. <br /><br />...a unique, readable and well-referenced introduction, and is highly valuable for the novice scholar of Thai constitutional law and the experienced specialist alike.</p>
- Mark A Nolan, Australian Journal of Asian Law, Volume 13, No. 1
<p>With eighteen different constitutions, in the space of eighty years, writing a book about the constitutional system of Thailand is a daunting task. This volume rises to the challenge effectively, providing a comprehensive analysis of Thailand's governing system, including both specific constitutional provisions and the broader parliamentary, administrative and judicial context. Legal discussion is nicely integrated with even-handed political analysis. This is an invaluable resource for scholars of Thai politics, administration and law. <br /><br />There is plenty of constitutional detail and comparison of different approaches in various charters, but not so much that the reader is swamped. Detailed tables of legal cases, statutes, constitutional sections, treaties and decrees at the beginning of the book enhance its accessibility and usefulness as a reference volume.</p>
- Andrew Walker, Pacific Affairs, Volume 85, No. 3
<p>Andrew Harding and Peter Leyland must be applauded for having delivered an easily accessible, balanced and comprehensive account of the Thai constitutional system – a first in English.<br />This is an ambitious study, striding confidently across the varying fields of history, politics and legal scholarship. Given the considerable country expertise of the two authors, their careful referencing, and their suggestions for further readings (in Thai and English) at the end of each chapter, this book leaves little for readers to wish for, particularly those readers seeking an accessible introduction to a complex subject.<br /><br />The book should also offer useful insights for a wider audience not otherwise drawn by the title of the book because the authors have a broad concept of constitutionalism that embraces such related topics as civil service reform, party systems, and corruption concerns.<br /><br />Given it is both stylistic in manner and comprehensive in approach, it should be essential reading for those seeking to understand a constitutional context that has bewildered observers for decades. In effect, it gives readers the information they need to form their own opinions, which so few scholarly works readily achieve.</p>
- Björn Dressel, European-Asian Journal of Law and Governance, Volume 1, No. 2
1 Historical Analysis and Contemporary Iss ues in Thai Constitutionalism
2 The Na tional Assembly, Elections and the Political Proces
3 The Executive Branch of Government
4 Local Democracy, Southern Insurgency and Territorial Division of Power in Thailand
5 The Constitutional Court AND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW
6 Administrative Justice
7 Human Rights
8 Conclusion: Reflections on the Thai Constitutional Landscape
A critical discussion of the institutional frameworks which have been established under recent constitutions in Thaliand.
Individual chapters deal with the monarchy, elections and parliament, the civil service and the executive organs of the state, the contracting and regulatory state, local government, Thailand's constitutional watchdog bodies and the constitutional role of the courts.
Assesses the numerous attempts to establish a modern system of democratic government in Thailand against the background of Thai politics and culture.
Written in an accessible style which would suit those new to the subject.
Accessible, contextual introductions to the
constitutional systems of the world.
In the era of globalisation issues of constitutional law and good governance are being seen increasingly as vital issues in all types of society. Since the end of the cold war there have been dramatic developments in democratic and legal reform, and post-conflict societies are also in the throes of reconstructing their governance systems. Even societies already firmly based on constitutional governance and the rule of law have undergone constitutional change and experimentation with new forms of governance; and their constitutional systems are increasingly subjected to comparative analysis and transplantation. Constitutional texts for practically every country in the world are now easily available on the internet. However, texts which enable one to understand the true context, purposes, interpretation, and incidents of a constitutional system are much harder to locate, and are often extremely detailed and descriptive. This series seeks to provide scholars and students with accessible introductions to the constitutional systems of the world, supplying both a road map for the novice and, at the same time, a deeper understanding of the key historical, political, and legal events which have shaped the constitutional landscape of each country. Each book in the series deals with a single country or a group of countries with a common constitutional history, and each author is an expert in their field.
Countries covered by the series so far:
Australia
The Republic of Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
The Commonwealth Caribbean
Czechia
The European Union
Finland
France
Germany
The Independent States of Central Asia
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
Myanmar
New Zealand
Pakistan
Poland
Romania
The Russian Federation
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Taiwan
Thailand
The United Kingdom
The United States of America
Vietnam
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES
"This superb series provides sophisticated and up-to-date introductions to the major constitutional systems of the world, accurately and clearly describing not only the current constitutional rules and structures, but also (and equally importantly) setting them in their historical and cultural context…There is no other series of guides quite like it" William B Ewald, Professor of Law and Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania Law School
"... ideal for undergraduate and introductory law school courses on comparative constitutional law" William E Butler, Journal of Comparative Law
"I just wanted to congratulate you on your series "Constitutional Systems of the World"… by including countries which normally don't get attention, you do a great service to a more modern comparative constitutionalism. I hope that this collection will grow!" Dr Jörg Menzel, Associate Professor, University of Bonn, Germany
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Andrew Harding is Professor of Asia-Pacific Law at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Peter Leyland is Professor of Public Law at London Metropolitan University.