Constitutional Theory
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: price clipped dj.
At the intersection of legal philosophy and political science stands Geoffrey Marshall's Constitutional Theory, a rigorous and authoritative examination of the foundational principles that govern constitutional systems, with particular focus on British constitutional law. A Fellow of The Queen's College, Oxford, Marshall presents a penetrating analysis of the doctrines of parliamentary sovereignty, the separation of powers, ministerial responsibility, and the rule of law — dissecting each concept with scholarly precision and intellectual clarity. The work systematically challenges assumptions that underpin conventional constitutional thinking, arguing that many of the most celebrated doctrines are far more ambiguous and contested than orthodox legal commentary has acknowledged. Marshall's prose is characteristically lucid and incisive, bringing together threads from law, political theory, and constitutional practice into a coherent and compelling whole. Constitutional Theory occupies a significant place in the canon of British constitutional scholarship, widely regarded as an essential reference for students and practitioners alike who seek to understand the theoretical scaffolding behind Westminster-style governance. For anyone who has ever wondered whether the British constitution's celebrated flexibility is a strength or a carefully maintained fiction, Marshall's analysis offers conclusions that are as provocative as they are illuminating.
Author: Geoffrey Marshall
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Oxford at the Clarendon Press
Genre: Politics & law
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: price clipped dj.
At the intersection of legal philosophy and political science stands Geoffrey Marshall's Constitutional Theory, a rigorous and authoritative examination of the foundational principles that govern constitutional systems, with particular focus on British constitutional law. A Fellow of The Queen's College, Oxford, Marshall presents a penetrating analysis of the doctrines of parliamentary sovereignty, the separation of powers, ministerial responsibility, and the rule of law — dissecting each concept with scholarly precision and intellectual clarity. The work systematically challenges assumptions that underpin conventional constitutional thinking, arguing that many of the most celebrated doctrines are far more ambiguous and contested than orthodox legal commentary has acknowledged. Marshall's prose is characteristically lucid and incisive, bringing together threads from law, political theory, and constitutional practice into a coherent and compelling whole. Constitutional Theory occupies a significant place in the canon of British constitutional scholarship, widely regarded as an essential reference for students and practitioners alike who seek to understand the theoretical scaffolding behind Westminster-style governance. For anyone who has ever wondered whether the British constitution's celebrated flexibility is a strength or a carefully maintained fiction, Marshall's analysis offers conclusions that are as provocative as they are illuminating.