The principles of constitutionalism / Nick Barber.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barber, Nick, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

State, The.

Social groups.

Constitutional law--Philosophy.

Constitutional law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.

Summary:

In this follow-up to 'The Constitutional State', Nick Barber sets out how the principle of societal good should shape constitutions, in particular the composition and relationships of state institutions. Coverage includes sovereignty, the separation of powers, the rule of law, subsidiarity, democracy, and civil society.

Contents:

Introduction : Constitutionalism

Sovereignty

The separation of powers

The rule of law

Civil society

Democracy

Subsidiarity

Conclusion : The application of the principles of constitutionalism

Appendix : Invisible hand systems

The market as an instance of the invisible hand

Invisible hand systems contrasted with direct coordination through authority.

Notes:

This edition previously issued in print: 2018.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-253568-4

0-19-184600-7

0-19-253567-6