The Rule of Law
'The Rule of Law' is a phrase much used but little examined. The idea of the rule of law as the foundation of modern states and civilisations has become even more talismanic than that of democracy, but what does it actually consist of? This title examines what the idea actually means.
'The Rule of Law' is a phrase much used but little examined. The idea of the rule of law as the foundation of modern states and civilisations has become even more talismanic than that of democracy, but what does it actually consist of? This title examines what the idea actually means.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781846140907 (1846140900)
Publish date: 2011
Publisher: Allen Lane
Pages no: 174
Edition language: English
If you like the "rule of law" or have ever use the term in your sentence, then this book is for you.The rule of law is more an assumption rather than a clear statement of what it is really. Tom Bingham, being a judge for so many years, use his expertise in his learning of the history of the law, and...