Populist Constitutionalism and Illiberal Democracies - Between Constitutional Imagination, Normative Entrenchment and Political Reality (Hardcover)

This book is a topical study of populist constitutionalism and illiberal democracies,exploring their roots in constitutional imagination as well as their normativeentrenchment and performance in political reality. It provides insightful analysis ofrepublican constitutionalism, focusing on the role of people in radical democracyand revolutionary constitutional reform. Furthermore, the outlook, adequacyand performance of constitutional principles in times of democratic ruptures areassessed. The contributors examine the rise of populist constitutionalism and themain trends that have led to the current, ongoing crises in liberal democracy. Thebook includes original analyses of populist constitutionalism from the viewpointof emotions and constitutional imagination, as well as a special chapter devotedto the challenges posed to constitutional democracy by COVID-19. Combiningtheoretical contributions, comparative typologies and important case studies, thespread of populism and illiberal democracy in Europe is critically explored.Populist Constitutionalism and Illiberal Democracies is a timely contribution to thelively discussion surrounding constitutional law, comparative constitutional law,comparative constitutionalism and political science regarding the rise and spreadof illiberal democracies, authoritarian political regimes and revolutionary, radicaldemocratic and populist constitutionalism.

General

Imprint:	Intersentia
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2021
Editors:	Martin Belov
Contributors:	Martin Belov • Eoin Daly • Marcin Kilanowski • Pozsar-Szentmiklosy Zoltan • Zoltan J. Toth • Angela Di Gregorio • Gianmario Demuro • Carlo Alberto Ciaralli • Paul Blokker
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	398
ISBN-13:	978-1-83970-060-6
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Legal history Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Constitutional & administrative law > General Promotions
LSN:	1-83970-060-2
Barcode:	9781839700606

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