Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
How should political power be divided within and among national peoples? Is the nineteenth-century theory of sovereign and unitary State still fit for purpose in the 21st century? If not, can federalism provide a viable alternative model? This collection looks at federalism from the perspective of constitutional law. Taking the United Kingdom as a case study, part one tracks the historical evolution of the Union and explores the concepts of federalism that emerged between the eighteenth and twentieth century. In part two, included essays assess the experience of sharing sovereignty with other nations in the context of international cooperation. Drawing on the expertise of the foremost commentators in the field, this book provides a timely reflective stock-take of how constitutional authority is being re-ordered within and beyond the United Kingdom. Subject: Public Law, European Law, International Law, Constitutional Law, Federalism]