Proportionality and Constitutional Culture

by Moshe Cohen-Eliya and Iddo Porat

Book Overview

Although the most important constitutional doctrine worldwide, a thorough cultural and historical examination of proportionality has not taken place until now. This comparison of proportionality with its counterpart in American constitutional law - balancing - shows how culture and history can create deep differences in seemingly similar doctrines. Owing to its historical origin in Germany, proportionality carries to this day a pro-rights association,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107605717
• ISBN13: 9781107605718
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.9" x 8.8"