The Political Theory of the Constitution

The tragedies in Tiananmen Square in China and the resurgence of human rights in countries such as Poland and Hungary have rekindled interest in the foundations of American constitutionalism. This volume is intended to invite or renew attention to certain recurrent issues and questions addressed by political and legal theorists of constitutionalism.

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By Kenneth W. Thompson

Summary

The tragedies in Tiananmen Square in China and the resurgence of human rights in countries such as Poland and Hungary have rekindled interest in the foundations of American constitutionalism. This volume is intended to invite or renew attention to certain recurrent issues and questions addressed by political and legal theorists of constitutionalism.

Product details

• Authors: Kenneth Thompson, Kenneth W Thompson, Kenneth W. Thompson
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.01.1990
• EAN: 9780819176783
• ISBN: 978-0-8191-7678-3
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 231 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 313 g
• Series: Miller Center Bicentennial Ser; Miller Center Bicentennial Series on Constitutionalism; Miller Center Bicentennial Series on Constitutionalism; Miller Center Bicentennial Ser; Miller Center Bicentennial Con
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, REFERENCE / General, Politics & government, Politics and government, Reference, information & interdisciplinary subjects, Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects