Dictatorship
Constitutional Theory is a significant departure from Schmitt’s more polemical Weimar-era works not just in terms of its moderate tone. Through a comparative history of constitutional government in Europe and the United States, Schmitt develops an understanding of liberal constitutionalism that makes room for a strong, independent state. This edition includes an introduction by Jeffrey Seitzer and Christopher Thornhill outlining the cultural, intellectual, and political contexts in which Schmitt wrote Constitutional Theory; they point out what is distinctive about the work, examine its reception in the postwar era, and consider its larger theoretical ramifications. This volume also contains extensive editorial notes and a translation of the Weimar Constitution.
Country | USA |
Brand | Duke University Press |
Manufacturer | Duke University Press Books |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | 2 tables, 5 figures |
ReleaseDate | 2008-01-23 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780822340706 |