Isbn: 9781316630914 - the dna of constitutional justice in latin america: politics, governance, and judicial design (comparative constitutional law and policy) (4 Ergebnisse)

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Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Some corner wear. Has a publisher damaged stamp on cover page. Pages look unused. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2018, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The DNA of Constitutional Justice in Latin America examines the significant transformations occurring within constitutional justice systems across the Global South, particularly in Latin America. The book focuses on the emergence and reform of constitutions that increasingly safeguard social, economic, and political rights. Traditionally, constitutional courts in the region held limited authority, primarily serving to maintain the status quo. However, this study highlights a shift towards these courts becoming integral players in contemporary political landscapes, marking them as vital components of an evolving system of constitutional justice.Authors Daniel M. Brinks and Abby Blass delve into the political underpinnings of this evolution, proposing a fresh perspective on judicial design and the role of constitutional justice. By employing both case studies and quantitative analyses from nineteen Latin American nations over a span of forty years, they uncover the conceptual frameworks that shape modern constitutional justice systems. Their findings illustrate how constitutional architects imbue these systems with their aspirations and apprehensions, anticipating that future leaders will navigate and develop constitutional interpretations over time.Brinks is an Associate Professor in the Government Department and Law School at the University of Texas at Austin and a senior researcher at the Christian Michelsen Institute. Blass is currently pursuing a PhD in Government at the University of Texas at Austin. This work offers valuable insights into the dynamic interplay between governance, politics, and judicial design in Latin America, contributing to the understanding of how constitutional justice is evolving in response to contemporary challenges. (LL).…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - In recent times there has been a dramatic change in the nature and scope of constitutional justice systems in the global south. New or reformed constitutions have proliferated, protecting social, economic, and political rights. While constitutional courts in Latin America have traditionally been used as ways to limit power and preserve the status quo, the evidence shows that they are evolving into a functioning part of contemporary politics and a central component of a system of constitutional justice. This book lays bare the political roots of this transformation, outlining a new way to understand judicial design and the very purpose of constitutional justice. Authors Daniel M. Brinks and Abby Blass use case studies drawn from nineteen Latin American countries over forty years to reveal the ideas behind the new systems of constitutional justice. They show how constitutional designers entrust their hopes and fears to dynamic governance systems, in hopes of directing the development of constitutional meaning over time.…