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Zusatztext Russia's embrace of constitutionalism has been slow and incomplete, and this book helps us understand why. As the title promises, Henderson situates the current Russian constitution in its historical and institutional context. She takes the reader back to 988 and the origins of the Russian state under Prince Vladimir Sviatoslavich, and then works her way to the present day. Key events in Russia's legal history are highlighted. For those desiring more detail, the footnotes and the lists of further readings at the end of each chapter provide a way to dig deeper. The story is familiar—the tsars' divine right to rule left no room for a constitution and the adoption of a series of constitutions during the Soviet period did little to restrain the power of the state and/or the Communist party— but in Henderson's capable hands, the story comes alive...The book is ideally suited for university students interested in understanding not only the twists and turns in Russia's political fortunes that led to the current constitution, but also the impact this constitution has had since its adoption. The deeply contextual analysis is sophisticated, yet remains accessible to those not versed in the literature on constitutional theory. Henderson never treats the Russian constitution as mere words on the page; she never loses sight of the political and economic context in which the constitution must operate. The book is essential reading for those interested in the Russian legal system. Informationen zum Autor Jane Henderson is Senior Lecturer in Law at King's College London and an Adjunct Professor at the Notre Dame Law School in London. Klappentext This book provides a critical and contextual understanding of the current Russian Constitution. The introduction is followed by substantive chapters covering specific aspects of Russia's constitutional history, structure, and practice, including: the history and nature of the Constitution * an overview of the current 1993 Constitution of the Russian Federation and the background to its adoption by plebiscite * executive power, the role and accountability of the President as Head of State, and the formation and powers of the federal government * the legislature and its formation, elections, and the methods for forming the two chambers (State Duma and Federation Council) of the legislature (Federal Assembly) * the constitutional role of the courts and the way in which fundamental rights are defined in constitutional terms * a concluding chapter which focuses on characteristic features of Russian polity and constitutionality in the context of constitutional stability, reform, and change. Zusammenfassung This book provides a critical and contextual understanding of the current Russian Constitution. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The State of Russia2. History and Nature of the Constitution 3. Overview of the 1993 Constitution of the Russian Federation 4. Executive Power, the President and the Government 5. The Legislature and its Formation 6. The Constitutional Role of the Courts 7. Conclusion...
