Western Constitutionalism: History, Institutions, Comparative Law

This textbook provides an introduction to comparative constitutional law, analyzing the origins, development, and transformations of constitutional law in the Western world. It explores the theoretical roots and historical premises of constitutionalism, discusses the transition toward pluralistic societies, and analyzes the political and legal features of constitutional democracies. It also discusses the global expansion of Western constitutionalism and the contemporary challenges in the age of globalization.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 249 pages
\n Publication date: 23 January 2019
\n Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
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This groundbreaking textbook serves as an essential introduction to comparative constitutional law for undergraduate and graduate students. By seamlessly blending a clear and concise explanation of the subject matter with scientific expertise, the textbook delves into the origins and evolution of constitutional law in the Western world, as well as the structure and transformations of constitutional law up to the present day. It also explores the theoretical foundations and historical underpinnings of constitutionalism, examining the historical roots and contemporary premises of constitutional law in Western countries since the Age of Revolutions and the 19th Century. Furthermore, the textbook provides a comprehensive account of the transformations brought about by the transition towards pluralistic societies, analyzing the political and legal characteristics of constitutional democracies while considering the lessons learned from various constitutional environments in contemporary states. Additionally, the textbook discusses the global expansion of the Western constitutionalism pattern and the contemporary challenges posed by globalization, with a particular focus on the development of a European constitutional space.

This groundbreaking textbook serves as an essential introduction to comparative constitutional law for undergraduate and graduate students. By seamlessly blending a clear and concise explanation of the subject matter with scientific expertise, the textbook delves into the origins and evolution of constitutional law in the Western world, as well as the structure and transformations of constitutional law up to the present day. It also explores the theoretical foundations and historical underpinnings of constitutionalism, examining the historical roots and contemporary premises of constitutional law in Western countries since the Age of Revolutions and the 19th Century. Furthermore, the textbook provides a comprehensive account of the transformations brought about by the transition towards pluralistic societies, analyzing the political and legal characteristics of constitutional democracies while considering the lessons learned from various constitutional environments in contemporary states. Additionally, the textbook discusses the global expansion of the Western constitutionalism pattern and the contemporary challenges posed by globalization, with a particular focus on the development of a European constitutional space.

\n Weight: 628g\n
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783319993379\n
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2019\n