Democracy and Constitutions - Putting Citizens First

Bold and unconventional, this book advocates for an institutional turn-about in the relationship between democracy and constitutionalism.

List of contents

1. Democracy and Constitutions: A Fresh Beginning
2. A Constitutionalist State of Mind: A Deeper Look
3. Constitutional Origins: Undemocratic Beginnings?
4. A Higher Justice: Some Fundamental Problems
5. Making Changes: Constitutional Updates
6. Striving for Democracy: An Endless Journey
7. Towards ‘Democratic’ Courts: A Salvage Operation
8. A Time for Change: Democratic Constitutions
9. Beyond Courts: Toward Democratic Institutions
10. Laughing and Remembering: Putting Democracy First

About the author

By Allan C. Hutchinson

Summary

Bold and unconventional, this book advocates for an institutional turn-about in the relationship between democracy and constitutionalism.

Product details

• Authors: Allan Hutchinson, Allan C. Hutchinson
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9781487507930
• ISBN: 978-1-4875-0793-0
• No. of pages: 277
• Series: UTP Insights
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education