The Promises and Perils of Devolution: Federalism, Regional Autonomy and Ethnic Conflict

The Promises and Perils of Devolution: Federalism, Regional Autonomy and Ethnic Conflict

Donald L HOROWITZ

A large literature describes the benefits of federalism and regional autonomy for fostering peace and democracy in countries experiencing conflict among ethnic groups. Political leaders are often reticent about devolution, because they fear empowering political opponents or discontented groups that chafe under centralized rule…

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Dealing with Rule of Law Crises in the European Union: Challenges from a Comparative Federalism Perspective

Dealing with Rule of Law Crises in the European Union: Challenges from a Comparative Federalism Perspective

Niels F KIRST

This book offers a powerful new lens on one of the EU’s most pressing challenges: the erosion of the rule of law. A must-read for anyone concerned with the future of democracy in Europe, the book places the EU’s struggle in a broader comparative context. Drawing on the historical experience of the USA, the book explores how similar crises have been addressed elsewhere.

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Controlling the Administrative State: Essays in Honour of Matthew Groves

Controlling the Administrative State: Essays in Honour of Matthew Groves

Mark ARONSON and Greg WEEKS (eds)

This book discusses some of the most important issues facing administrative law and related doctrines. Leading public law scholars from across the common law world have contributed chapters to recognise the exceptional scholarship and career of Professor Matthew Groves at Deakin University, Australia.

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The Language of Comparative Constitutional Law: Questioning Hegemonies

The Language of Comparative Constitutional Law: Questioning Hegemonies

Erika ARBAN, Maartje De VISSER and Jeong-In YUN (eds)

This volume examines the impact and salience of language in the field of comparative constitutional law. It addresses the epistemological and conceptual implications of English as the lingua franca and the related global influence of Anglophone jurisdictions in orienting the discourse.


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Administrative Law in Aotearoa New Zealand

Administrative Law in Aotearoa New Zealand

Hanna WILBERG

A concise yet scholarly introduction to the principles of administrative law in Aotearoa New Zealand that has so far been unavailable. It elucidates the structure and principles of the law in this area, identifies underlying tensions, and outlines current trends and debates. It also presents a unified account of administrative law as a whole, beyond judicial review.

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