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OverviewThe eleven essays in this volume, supplemented by an editorial introduction, centre around three overlapping problems. First, why would a society want to limit its own sovereign power by imposing constitutional constraints on democratic decision-making? Second, what are the contributions of democracy and constitutions to efficient government? Third, what are the relations among democracy, constitutionalism, and private property? This comprehensive discussion of the problems inherent in constitutional democracy will be of interest to students in a variety of social sciences. It illuminates particularly the current efforts of many countries, especially in Latin America, to establish stable democratic regimes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jon Elster (University of Chicago and Institute for Social Research, Oslo) , Rune SlagstadPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) ISBN: 9781139173629ISBN 10: 1139173626 Publication Date: 05 June 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""This book provides a needed candid eye; it combines theoretical reach and historical perspective; it is at once timely and topical. It will prove valuable to all those who are looking at the problems of democracy anywhere in today's world."" Choice ""The esays in this volume touch on all fields, are of a high quality, and thus afford a compendious review of the rather high state of the art of constitutional theory."" Ethics" This book provides a needed candid eye; it combines theoretical reach and historical perspective; it is at once timely and topical. It will prove valuable to all those who are looking at the problems of democracy anywhere in today's world. Choice The esays in this volume touch on all fields, are of a high quality, and thus afford a compendious review of the rather high state of the art of constitutional theory. Ethics This book provides a needed candid eye; it combines theoretical reach and historical perspective; it is at once timely and topical. It will prove valuable to all those who are looking at the problems of democracy anywhere in today's world. Choice The esays in this volume touch on all fields, are of a high quality, and thus afford a compendious review of the rather high state of the art of constitutional theory. Ethics Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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