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A. Vlachogiannis, La Living Constitution - Les juges de la Cour suprême des États-Unis et la Constitution
History, Politics and Society
Apostolos Vlachogiannis
La Living Constitution - Les juges de la Cour suprême des États-Unis et la Constitution
Classiques Garnier, collection "Bibliothèque de la pensée juridique", 2014.
EAN13 : 9782812425394.
643 pages, 32.00 €.
Publisher's Overview:
This book examines the historical evolution of the concept of the "living constitution" within American constitutional thought. Developed by Supreme Court justices, this notion has shaped some of the most significant historical milestones across the Atlantic throughout the xxe century.
This work studies the historical trajectory of the notion of a living constitution in American constitutional thought. This concept, developed by judges of the Supreme Court, has marked some of the major moments of North American history throughout the twentieth century.
The concept of a living constitution represents an approach to legal interpretation within American constitutional tradition. Developed primarily through the decisions and reasoning of Supreme Court justices, this doctrine allows foundational legal principles to adapt to changing societal conditions over time. Discussions surrounding this idea typically intersect with broader debates regarding judicial review, originalism, and the role of the judiciary in a democratic society. Scholars and legal historians frequently examine how such interpretive frameworks influence jurisprudence and constitutional development across successive generations.
Apostolos Vlachogiannis examines the historical evolution of the concept of the living constitution within American constitutional thought. This notion, developed by judges of the Supreme Court, has shaped some of the most significant historical milestones across the Atlantic throughout the twentieth century. Readers interested in American legal history, constitutional law, and the institutional role of the Supreme Court may find the volume relevant to their inquiries.
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