Constitutionalism and the paradox of principles and rules : between the hydra and Hercules / Marcelo Neves.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Neves, Marcelo, author.

Series:

Oxford constitutional theory.

Oxford constitutional theory

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Constitutional law--Philosophy.

Constitutional law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 pages) : illustrations (black and white).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2021]

Summary:

This title tackles the dominant constitutional theories provided by Ronald Dworkin and Robert Alexy and presents a critical counterpoint. It considers the paradoxical relationship between principles and rules within constitutional theory. This is essential reading for those involved in constitutional adjudication involving rules and principles.

Notes:

This edition also issued in print: 2021.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-265395-4

0-19-192527-6

0-19-265394-6

OCLC:

1258128552