Barber, N. W.

The principles of constitutionalism - N.Y. Oxford UniversityPress 2018 - xii, 276 p.

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.

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.

9780198808145


Constitutional law--Philosophy.
Political science.
State, The.
86.50 constitutional law: general.

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