An Introduction to Constitutional Law by Barendt

An Introduction to Constitutional Law by Barendt

Presents an introduction to the general principles of constitutional law in the UK. This book looks at the UK constitution from a critical, comparative perspective, contrasting it with the constitutions of the United States, France, Germany, and the European Union. It is useful for students studying the subject as part of a law or politics degree.

Professor Barendt has written an excellent introductory text which examines the basic principles of the United Kingdom constitution..Overall, Barendt has written a concise and erudite analysis of the theoritical concepts and practical features of our contempory constitution. Students of public law will find it an invaluable complimentary work to Peter Cane's established book on Administrative Law in the same Clarendon Law Series./Alastair Mowbray/C.J.Q., Vol 18, July, Sweet & Maxwell 1999.
In a welcome addition ot the constitutional law and political sciences libraries, Barendt's IAn Introduction to Constitutional LawI provides a critical overview of the principles and structure of the United Kingdom constitution. / Barendt makes interesting references to the constitutions of other nations./ Diana Woodhouse, Parliamentary Affairs, April 1999.

Eric Barendt is Goodman Professor of Media Law at University College London. His publications include Freedom of Speech (1987), Broadcasting Law (1995), and Libel and the Media (1997), all published by Oxford University Press.

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ISBN 13	9780198762546
ISBN 10	0198762542
Title	An Introduction to Constitutional Law
Author	Barendt
Series	Clarendon Law Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	1998-07-30
Number of pages	216
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