Héctor López Bofill

Law, Violence and Constituent Power

The Law, Politics And History Of Constitution Making

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Produktbeschreibung

This book challenges traditional theories of constitution-making to advance an alternative view of constitutions as being founded on power which rests on violence. It will be essential reading for academics and researchers working in the areas of constitutional law and politics, legal and political theory, and constitutional history.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 258
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 558g
• ISBN-13: 9780367516710
• ISBN-10: 0367516713
• Artikelnr.: 69985330

Autorenporträt

Hèctor López Bofill Is Associate Professor in Constitutional Law at Pompeu Fabra University. He has written eight books and more than 20 articles in the field of constitutional theory, fundamental rights, federalism, secessionism and judicial review of legislation. He is also a writer in Catalan language. He has published five poetry books and five novels which have received several awards.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Violence And Foundation
Chapter One - Methodological Considerations
Chapter Two - The Concept Of Constituent Power And The Concept Of
Constitution
Chapter Three Violence And Constituent Power In The Creation Of The
American Republic
Chapter Four - Constituent Power Without 'We The People': The Foundation Of
The Federal Republic Of Germany
Chapter Five - 'New Constitutionalism' And The Emergence Of Constituent
Power In Some Recent Experiences
Conclusions