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Contemporary Perspectives On Constitutional Interpretation
ISBN: 9780813383941 / Angielski / Miękka / 279 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Current controversies over abortion, affirmative action, school prayer, hate speech, and other issues have sparked considerable public debate about how the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted. Such controversies, along with the changing composition of an often deeply divided Supreme Court, have led to a resurgence of interest in theories of constitutional interpretation.This anthology, edited by Susan J. Brison and Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, presents some of the most exciting and influential contemporary work in this area. Written by ten of the country's most prominent legal scholars, the...
Current controversies over abortion, affirmative action, school prayer, hate speech, and other issues have sparked considerable public debate about ho...
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The New Jersey State Constitution a Reference Guide
ISBN: 9780813524993 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This comprehensive reference guide provides an in-depth study of New Jersey's constitution.
The year 1997 marks the fiftieth anniversary of New Jerseys wellregarded state constitution. State constitutions, although the highest source of law within a state, are not well understood by citizens, government officials, historians, political scientists, lawyers, or even judges. This book is the first single volume to combine a detailed review of New Jersey's constitutional history and analysis of each section of the current constitution. It is the standard work on New Jersey constitutional... This comprehensive reference guide provides an in-depth study of New Jersey's constitution.
The year 1997 marks the fiftieth anniversary of New Je... |
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Political Order: Nomos XXXVIII
ISBN: 9780814780299 / Angielski / Twarda / 549 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The collapse of the Soviet empire stands as a dramatic reminder that political institutions are human creations that can be designed more or less well. The question of what constitutes a viable political order is as old as it is profound, and is a central part of the works of such thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, and the American Founders. In eighteen original essays, Political Order presents the work of major scholars such as Robert Dahl, John Gray, Jennifer Nedelsky, Pasquale Pasquino, James Scott, Karen Orren, Steven Skowronek, Walter... The collapse of the Soviet empire stands as a dramatic reminder that political institutions are human creations that can be designed more or less w... |
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Political Order: Nomos XXXVIII
ISBN: 9780814781036 / Angielski / Miękka / 548 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The collapse of the Soviet empire stands as a dramatic reminder that political institutions are human creations that can be designed more or less well. The question of what constitutes a viable political order is as old as it is profound, and is a central part of the works of such thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, and the American Founders. In eighteen original essays, Political Order presents the work of major scholars such as Robert Dahl, John Gray, Jennifer Nedelsky, Pasquale Pasquino, James Scott, Karen Orren, Steven Skowronek,... The collapse of the Soviet empire stands as a dramatic reminder that political institutions are human creations that can be designed more or less w... |
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Unintended Consequences of Constitutional Amendment
ISBN: 9780820321912 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Constitutional amendments, like all laws, may lead to unanticipated and even undesired outcomes. In this collection of original essays, a team of distinguished historians, political scientists, and legal scholars led by award-winning constitutional historian David E. Kyvig examines significant instances in which reform produced something other than the foreseen result. An opening essay examines the intentions of the Constitution s framers in creating an amending mechanism and then explores unexpected uses of that instrument. Thereafter, authors focus on the Bill of Rights and subsequent... Constitutional amendments, like all laws, may lead to unanticipated and even undesired outcomes. In this collection of original essays, a team of d... |
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Friendly Liquidation of the Past, The: The Politics of Diversity in Latin America
ISBN: 9780822957294 / Angielski / Miękka / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Constitutional reform has been one of the most significant aspects of democratization in late 20th-century Latin America. This book focuses on the efforts of Bolivia and Colombia to incorporate ethnic rights into their fragile democracies.
Constitutional reform has been one of the most significant aspects of democratization in late 20th-century Latin America. This book focuses on the eff...
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Constitutions of the World
ISBN: 9780872895560 / Angielski / Twarda / 496 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this survey of world constitutions presents nearly 120 alphabetized entries covering a broad range of constitutions. Revisions and additions in this third edition keep pace with the global constitutional events that have occurred between 2001 and 2007.
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this survey of world constitutions presents nearly 120 alphabetized entries covering a broad range of constitutions. Rev...
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The Great Rights of Mankind: A History of the American Bill of Rights
ISBN: 9780945612285 / Angielski / Miękka / 318 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Great Rights of Mankind follows the development of individual rights from the earliest English antecedents through their modern interpretations by the courts. It is arguably the single best short book written on the Bill of Rights.
The Great Rights of Mankind follows the development of individual rights from the earliest English antecedents through their modern interpretations by...
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Women Making Constitutions: New Politics and Comparative Perspectives
ISBN: 9781403903617 / Angielski / Twarda / 277 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume provides a timely and revealing account of women's constitutional strategies and struggles. It compares and contrasts the latest constitutional developments within the United Kingdom with women's past and present struggles in countries including Canada, the United States and South Africa. Through theoretical engagement and practical experiences, the contributors develop crucial arguments on the nature and effect of constitutional change, equality, women's rights and representation. This shows how women, through their words and deeds, have challenged and shaped the nature and forms...
This volume provides a timely and revealing account of women's constitutional strategies and struggles. It compares and contrasts the latest constitut...
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Constitutionalizing the European Union
ISBN: 9781403932495 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This important new text outlines the evolution and main themes of constitutional debate in the EU; the role of key institutions, notably the Intergovernmental Conferences and the European Court of Justice and the impact of the Convention method and of the constitutional text emerging from it.
This important new text outlines the evolution and main themes of constitutional debate in the EU; the role of key institutions, notably the Intergove...
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Constitutional Politics in the European Union: The Convention Moment and Its Aftermath
ISBN: 9781403945235 / Angielski / Twarda / 292 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume examines the making of the Constitutional Treaty of the European Union. It does so by paying attention to the way in which the political actors operated within the Convention, by analysing civil society's input, and by tracking the development of the constitutional text beyond the Convention itself, through the IGC process and within the EU legal system. In discussing the European experience, the authors also address the question of whether its transnational character represents a new development for the theory of constitution making.
This volume examines the making of the Constitutional Treaty of the European Union. It does so by paying attention to the way in which the political a...
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America and Enlightenment Constitutionalism
ISBN: 9781403972361 / Angielski / Twarda / 270 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. America and Enlightenment Constitutionalism shows in detail the Enlightenment origin of the U.S. Constitution. It provides vivid analysis of how the Enlightenment's basic ideas were reformulated in the context of America. It is particularly successful in bringing out the competing strains of Enlightenment thought and of articulating crucial Enlightenment concepts of public opinion, equality, public reason, legislature and judiciary, revolution, law, and the people in their American context. The collection is timely given contemporary debates between republicans and liberals about...
America and Enlightenment Constitutionalism shows in detail the Enlightenment origin of the U.S. Constitution. It provides vivid analysis of how the E...
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Constitutional Government in the United States
ISBN: 9781406760149 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
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The Constitution and the United States Army
ISBN: 9781410203328 / Angielski / Miękka / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Constitution and the U.S. Arrny: The Antecedents of the Military Clauses in the U.S. Constitution by Sydney F. Wise National Security and the Intent of the Framers by Richard H. Kohn The Officer by Edward M. Coffman The Domestic Use of Force by John K. Mahon The Use of Force Abroad by James A. Barber, Jr The Courts - The Evolution of Military Justice Under the Constitution by the Honorable Walter T. Cox The Commander in Chief by Lieutenant General Dave R. Palmer The Congress by Colonel Rod Paschall
The Constitution and the U.S. Arrny: The Antecedents of the Military Clauses in the U.S. Constitution by Sydney F. Wise National Security and the Inte...
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Constitution of the United States
ISBN: 9781557091055 / Angielski / Twarda / 36 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The landmark legal document of the United States, the U.S. Constitution comprises the primary law of the Federal Government. Signed by the members of the Consitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the three chief branches of the Federal Government, as well as the basic rights of the citizens of the United States. This beautiful gift edition contains the complete text of the United States Constitution, as well as all of its amendments. It is a treasure for Americans of all ages.
The landmark legal document of the United States, the U.S. Constitution comprises the primary law of the Federal Government. Signed by the members of ...
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The Framing of the Constitution of the United States
ISBN: 9781587980541 / Angielski / Miękka / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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The Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787: Which Framed the Constitution of the United States of America
ISBN: 9781591024712 / Angielski / Miękka / 742 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "The very future of the nation was at stake. "
This handsome, affordable paperback edition contains James Madison's entire narrative of the stirring historic debates that led to the creation of one of the free world's most respected documents: the Constitution of the United States. Known today as the "Father of the Constitution," Madison clearly and precisely chronicles the often-heated discussions, and his is the primary record of the events that established the United States government, its division of power, and ultimately the character of American democracy. Through Madison's words we... "The very future of the nation was at stake. "
This handsome, affordable paperback edition contains James Madison's entire narrative of the stirri... |
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The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution
ISBN: 9781596985056 / Angielski / Miękka / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Constitution of the United States created a representative republic marked by federalism and the separation of powers. Yet numerous federal judges--led by the Supreme Court--have used the Constitution as a blank check to substitute their own views on hot-button issues such as abortion, capital punishment, and samesex marriage for perfectly constitutional laws enacted by We the People through our elected representatives.
Now, The Politically Incorrect Guide(tm) to the Constitution shows that there is very little relationship between the Constitution as ratified by the thirteen original... The Constitution of the United States created a representative republic marked by federalism and the separation of powers. Yet numerous federal judges...
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State Constitutions of the United States
ISBN: 9781933116259 / Angielski / Twarda / 592 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. State Constitutions of the United States provides important specific and comparative information on the constitutions of the 50 states as well as the U.S. territories -- American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.
Arranged alphabetically by state, with the territories following, each profile begins with a brief background and covers all important aspects of the state's or territory's constitution: its history and influences; fundamental rights; division of powers; the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; amendment procedures; and provisions... State Constitutions of the United States provides important specific and comparative information on the constitutions of the 50 states as well as the ...
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Limiting Government: An Introduction to Constitutionalism
ISBN: 9789639116245 / Angielski / Miękka / 308 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book discusses the mechanisms to restrict government power through social self-binding, including different forms of the separation of powers and constitutional review. Written in non-technical language and using the most important English, American, French, and German examples of constitutional history, the book also examines East European (in particular, Russian) and Latin American examples, in part to illustrate certain dead-ends in constitutional development.
This book discusses the mechanisms to restrict government power through social self-binding, including different forms of the separation of powers and...
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