Format:
1 Online-Ressource (x, 382 pages)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
0300139268
,
0300168616
,
1283096218
,
9780300139266
,
9780300168617
,
9781283096218
Content:
The Constitution was written to shape human behavior and affairs, and it does so by appealing to people's hearts, not only their minds. An interdisciplinary analysis sheds new light on the emotions that underlie constitutional law, with many cogent examples
Content:
From emotions to constitutional institutions -- A sentimental déclaration of the rights of man -- The greatest of all reflections on human nature : the constitution of fear -- Empathy and human rights : the case of slavery -- Freedom to express what? -- The containment of passion : assembly, religion, and popular sovereignty -- Shame : on hidden constitutional sentiments
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Sajó, András Constitutional sentiments New Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, ©2011
Language:
English
URL:
Volltext
(lizenzpflichtig)
Author information:
Sajó, András 1949-
