Upholding The Australian Constitution: Volume Twelve; Proceedings Of The Twelfth Conference Of The Samuel Griffith Society
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of law, governance, and national identity, Upholding the Australian Constitution: Volume Twelve presents the collected proceedings of the Twelfth Conference of The Samuel Griffith Society, held at the Gazebo Hotel, Sydney, in November 2000. This authoritative anthology chronicles the debates, addresses, and scholarly papers delivered by Australia's leading constitutional lawyers, judges, and academics, each grappling with the enduring principles and contemporary challenges facing the Australian constitutional framework. The volume argues with rigour and precision for the primacy of constitutional integrity, presenting a breadth of perspectives on federalism, judicial interpretation, and the rule of law in the Australian context. Named in honour of Sir Samuel Griffith — the distinguished jurist and chief architect of the Australian Constitution — the Society's annual conferences serve as a vital forum for conservative constitutional scholarship, and this twelfth volume stands as a testament to that mission. Each contribution illustrates the tensions between judicial activism and original constitutional intent, offering readers a penetrating look at how Australia's founding document is interpreted and contested in the modern era. For legal scholars, historians, and engaged citizens alike, this volume leaves the fundamental question lingering: who truly upholds the Constitution, and to what end?
Author: The Samuel Griffith Society / Various
Format: Hardback
Published: 2001, The Samuel Griffith Society
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of law, governance, and national identity, Upholding the Australian Constitution: Volume Twelve presents the collected proceedings of the Twelfth Conference of The Samuel Griffith Society, held at the Gazebo Hotel, Sydney, in November 2000. This authoritative anthology chronicles the debates, addresses, and scholarly papers delivered by Australia's leading constitutional lawyers, judges, and academics, each grappling with the enduring principles and contemporary challenges facing the Australian constitutional framework. The volume argues with rigour and precision for the primacy of constitutional integrity, presenting a breadth of perspectives on federalism, judicial interpretation, and the rule of law in the Australian context. Named in honour of Sir Samuel Griffith — the distinguished jurist and chief architect of the Australian Constitution — the Society's annual conferences serve as a vital forum for conservative constitutional scholarship, and this twelfth volume stands as a testament to that mission. Each contribution illustrates the tensions between judicial activism and original constitutional intent, offering readers a penetrating look at how Australia's founding document is interpreted and contested in the modern era. For legal scholars, historians, and engaged citizens alike, this volume leaves the fundamental question lingering: who truly upholds the Constitution, and to what end?