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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 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
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