As countries in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries change from
colonialist to independent rule, or from a socialist to a democratic
society, the need for a written constitution becomes apparent.
Countries in the former Soviet Union, Africa, or nations once part of
the British Empire face social, economic, and humanitarian problems as
they experiment with democratic rule. Such issues as clearly defining
where sovereignty lies, how much power is given to the people, and
what rights are possessed by a nation's citizenry are new to these
countries. While a constitution, being a man-made document, is subject
to interpretation and does not always delineate in a lucid framework
its parameters for future generations, it is clear that constitutions
do matter.This volume, compiled under the direction of the City
University of Stockholm, is an important study on the significance of
constitutions and constitutional law in a democratic society. A number
of scholars in law, political science, and economics have contributed
to this volume. They include: James Buchanan, Aleksander Peczenik,
Mats Lundstrom, Joakim Nergelius, Sverker Hard, Niclas Berggren, Peter
Kurrild-Klitgaard, Wolfgang Kasper, and Erik Moberg. All add to the
understanding of the intertwining roles of politics and the social
sciences in a modern democratic state.They explore why a constitution
is essential; the relationship between a constitution and a rational
political system; the democratic principle of majority rule; why
constitutional constraints are needed in a democratic state; recent
constitutional reforms in the United Kingdom; the electoral system and
its centrality in a democracy; evolution in constitutional change;
competition within a federal structure; and the connection between
politics and economics. Why Constitutions Matter is a fascinating and
timely study of constitutionalism, and will be of interest to students
of politics, law, economics, and sociology.
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9781351471602
Publisert
2017
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Routledge
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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