Roger Masterman (University of Durham), Robert Schutze (University of Durham)
What is the purpose of comparative constitutional law? Comparing constitutions allows us to consider the similarities and differences in forms of government, and the normative philosophies behind constitutional choices. Constitutional comparisons offer 'hermeneutic' help: they enable us to see 'our' own constitution with different eyes and to locate its structural and normative choices by references to alternatives evident in other constitutional orders. This Cambridge Companion presents readers with a succinct yet wide-ranging companion to a modern comparative constitutional law course,...
What is the purpose of comparative constitutional law? Comparing constitutions allows us to consider the similarities and differences in forms of gove...
Roger Masterman (University of Durham), Robert Schütze (University of Durham)
What is the purpose of comparative constitutional law? Comparing constitutions allows us to consider the similarities and differences in forms of government, and the normative philosophies behind constitutional choices. Constitutional comparisons offer 'hermeneutic' help: they enable us to see 'our' own constitution with different eyes and to locate its structural and normative choices by references to alternatives evident in other constitutional orders. This Cambridge Companion presents readers with a succinct yet wide-ranging companion to a modern comparative constitutional law course,...
What is the purpose of comparative constitutional law? Comparing constitutions allows us to consider the similarities and differences in forms of gove...