Constitutionalism in Context

Author: David S. Law
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781108427098

Published In: February 2022
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Paperback Edition ISBN: 9781108447652

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With its emphasis on emerging and cutting-edge debates in the study of comparative constitutional law and politics, its suitability for both research and teaching use, and its distinguished and diverse cast of contributors, this handbook is a must-have for scholars and instructors alike. This versatile volume combines the depth and rigor of a scholarly reference work with features for teaching in law and social science courses. Its interdisciplinary case-study approach provides political and historical as well as legal context: each modular chapter offers an overview of a topic and a jurisdiction, followed by a case study that simultaneously contextualizes both. Its forward-looking and highly diverse selection of topics and jurisdictions fills gaps in the literature on the Global South as well as the West. A timely section on challenges to liberal constitutional democracy addresses pressing concerns about democratic backsliding and illiberal and/or authoritarian regimes.

Part I. Introduction to the Field:

1. Introduction: Pedagogy and conceptualization of the field

David S. Law

2. The state of the field

Tom Ginsburg

3. Methodology and research design

Ran Hirschl

Part II. Concepts and Definitions:

4. Constitutions and constitutionalism: China

Albert H. Y. Chen

Part III. Constitutional Drafting and Revision:

5. Constitution-making for divided societies: Afghanistan