The Struggle for Constitutional Justice in Post-Communist Europe Tapa blanda - 2002 - 1st Edición

Primera línea

When the Soviet Bloc collapsed a decade ago, most of the victorious political forces in the former Communist states of Central and Eastern Europe rushed to transform their countries into liberal constitutional democracies; in some countries-for example, Poland, Hungary, and Bulgaria-even elements of the Communist Party joined in.

Descripción de contraportada

In the former Eastern Bloc countries, one of the most difficult and important aspects of the transition to democracy has been the establishment of constitutional justice and the rule of law. Herman Schwartz's wide-ranging book-backed with rich historical detail, a massive array of research, and over a decade's experience advising former Communist countries-is the first to chronicle and analyze the rise and troubles of constitutional courts in this changing region.