Mark Tushnet Knihy

Institutions protecting constitutional democracy, such as election commissions and anticorruption investigators, are an increasingly important feature in modern constitutions. The book explains why these institutions are needed in a world where competition among political parties can undermine rather than protect democracy.

Mark Tushnet excels in updating the Advanced Introduction to Comparative Constitutional Law. In this second edition Tushnet includes new material based on developments in practice and scholarship since the original edition's publication back in 2014. Topics which are given substantial additional attention include abusive constitutionalism, the idea of the constituent power, eternity clauses and unconstitutional amendments, recent developments in weak- and strong-form constitutional review, and expanded consideration of third generation rights. This title will appeal to those who fell in love with the first edition and those who are interested in learning more about Comparative Constitutional Law.

Exploring the necessity of a theory of constitutional interpretation, this work delves into the complexities of legal scholarship and the implications for understanding constitutional law. The author examines various perspectives on interpretation, challenging readers to consider the foundational principles that guide judicial decision-making. Through rigorous analysis, the book invites a reevaluation of how constitutions are understood and applied in contemporary legal contexts.