Transitional Justice and the Rule of Law in New Democracies by A James Mcadams

Transitional Justice and the Rule of Law in New Democracies by A James Mcadams

This study focuses on the relationship between the use of national courts to pursue retrospective justice and the construction of viable democracies. Included are essays on the experiences of eight countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland and South Africa.

“This exceptional collection of eight case studies succeeds by presenting an analysis based on primary source materials. . . Political scientists, legal scholars, historians, comparativists, and human rights experts will profit from studying the successes and failures of eight fragile democracies that have tested varied responses to crimes against humanity. . . . Highly recommended.” —Choice

“McAdams’ book contains case studies from three countries in Latin America—Chile, Bolivia and Argentina—four from Europe (Hungary, Poland, East Germany and Greece) and South Africa. All of them are extremely interesting.” —Democratization

“In their striving for legal objectivity, these essays are illuminating.” —The Cambridge Quarterly

"Th[is] book offers a good testing ground for theory as applied to fact. It should serve as both a stimulating introduction for the novice and a valuable addition to the bookshelves of experts." —The American Journal of International Law

A. James McAdams is the William M. Scholl Professor of International Affairs and director of the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame. He is the editor of The Crisis of Modern Times: Perspectives from The Review of Politics, 1939–1962, published by the University of Notre Dame Press.

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ISBN 13	9780268042035
ISBN 10	0268042039
Title	Transitional Justice and the Rule of Law in New Democracies
Author	A James Mcadams
Series	Kellogg Institute Series On Democracy And Development
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	University of Notre Dame Press
Year published	1997-03-31
Number of pages	332
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